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Easy Mashed Swede / Rutabaga

Mashed swede is a tasty side dish and you only need a few simple pantry ingredients. Try it in stead of mashed potato.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American , British , Scottish

Ingredients

  • 1 swede/rutabaga approx 600g, peeled and cut into 2.5cm/1in chunks
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon each sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Peel the swede (a vegetable peeler is easiest) and chop into 1 inch pieces.
  2. Put it all into a large saucepan and add enough cold water to just cover the swede. Add the salt and bring it to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover with the lid and simmer for 15 minutes or until the swede is soft and cooked through.
  3. Drain, then pour the cooked swede back into the pan over a low heat and cook for 2 minutes, gently stirring so it doesn’t scorch, to evaporate some of the moisture from the veg.
  4. Mash the swede either by hand or in a food processor (this will yield smoother results, though mashed swede will always be a bit chunky), along with the butter and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • When preparing swede, make sure you cut into pieces roughly the same size so that they all finish cooking at the same time.
  • When purchasing rutabaga, stay away from ones that are bruised or blemished or have green shoots sprouting out the side. This means they are overripe.
  • If you’d like a thinner mash or puree, reserve ½ cup of the liquid from boiling and add to mash until desired consistency is reached.
  • If you want your mashed swede to be completely smooth, blend it using a high-speed blender.
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  • In addition, try serving these mashed neeps instead of mashed potatoes.
  • Use it as a topping for Vegan Shepherds Pie.
  • Stir in some freshly chopped herbs to the finished product.
  • Add some grated cheese.
  • Mix with a teaspoon of curry powder for a curried rutabaga mash.
  • Try adding other boiled starchy vegetables such as carrots, potatoes or parsnips, for a tasty mixed root vegetable side dish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 327mg (14%) Potassium 296mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 90IU (2%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% Daily Value*

Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 327mg 14%
Potassium 296mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 90IU 2%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.