Rutabaga
Basic Mashed Rutabagas
Peel rutabaga with a vegetable peeler and cut into chunks. Place in a saucepan, covered with lightly salted water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook about 12 to 15 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Mash well, adding back a little cooking liquid if needed for moisture.
Simple variations:
Add a bit of olive oil (about ¾ teaspoon for 1 large rutabaga) and a dash of nutmeg to basic mashed rutabagas. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a garnish of a dash of nutmeg and a sprig of fresh sage or herb of choice.
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Add chopped onion to the boiling water (1 cup onion for 4 to 6 cups diced rutabaga) and cook along with the rutabaga. Then drain and mash rutabaga and onion together. Add butter, salt and pepper to taste and blend well.
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Add chunks of potato to boiling water and cook along with rutabaga. Drain and mash together with butter and salt and pepper to taste.
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Add grated carrots, a bit of sugar and butter to the mashed rutabagas. Stir in a little milk if too dry.
Adapted from www.vegparadise.com and christmas.allrecipes.com.