How to Make the Perfect Mashed Rutabaga

December 14, 2011

Ingredients

Preparation

Rinse the rutabaga of its mud, then peel it. Cut the pale flesh into large chunks and pile into a steamer basket or metal colander. Place over a pan of boiling water and steam for twelve to fifteen minutes, then put into a bowl and crush with a potato masher. Fold in a slice of butter, some salt and black pepper, then beat hard with a wooden spoon.

Tender

TagsRutabaga Root Vegetable Vegetable Side Dinner Vegetarian Gluten Free Easy Simmer Cookbooks

Recipe notes

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