Mashed Rutabaga
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Mashed Rutabaga
Description
To prepare Mashed Rutabaga, rutabaga and carrots are peeled, cubed, and cooked in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. After draining, they are mashed using a potato masher or mixer until smooth. Melted butter is folded in for richness, and warmed heavy cream is added gradually to reach a creamy consistency. Seasoning with salt and black pepper completes the dish.
The texture is smooth and creamy, with a mild sweetness from the carrots blending nicely with the slightly sharp flavor of rutabaga. The mash is a comforting side dish that offers a variation to traditional mashed potatoes.
The simplicity of the ingredients keeps this recipe versatile, able to accompany roasted or grilled meats and other vegetables.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds rutabaga peeled and cubed
- 2 carrot peeled and chunked
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream warmed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine rutabaga and carrot in a pot of cold salted water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain well and mash rutabaga with a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth. Add melted butter.
- Stir in warmed heavy cream a little bit at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2871IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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