How To Make Scottish Neeps and Tatties

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    192 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Scottish

How To Make Scottish Neeps and Tatties

Give your meal a little international flair with this Scottish neeps and tatties recipe! With just 2 simple ingredients—rutabaga and potatoes—it’s the ultimate quick and easy side dish. Plus, the rutabaga lowers the carbs, so you get all the comfort without the carb overload.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs rutabaga aka wax turnip, swede, or neep, 680 g
  • 1 ½ lbs potato 680 g
  • To serve: butter, salt
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Instructions

  1. Prep: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then salt it well. Peel and roughly chop the rutabaga. Chop the potatoes (skin can stay on or you can peel - your choice). Keep the veggies separate.
  2. Cook Neeps: Carefully add the chopped rutabaga to the boiling water. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Add Tatties: Carefully add the chopped potatoes to the water with the rutabaga. Continue cooking for 15 more minutes until both the rutabaga and potato are fork-tender.
  4. Mash: Roughly mash, leaving some pieces bigger than others. Add a few pats of butter and a sprinkle of salt. Serve hot!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 192kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 43.6g (15%) Protein 5.5g (11%) Fat 0.5g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Potassium 1289mg (37%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 10.9g (22%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 192kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 43.6g 15%
Protein 5.5g 11%
Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 1289mg 27%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 10.9g 22%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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