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    Chef Cindy » Recipes » Sides » Easy Mashed Rutabaga Recipe

    Easy Mashed Rutabaga Recipe

    Published: Feb 18, 2022 | Modified: Feb 18, 2022 by Chef Cindy | Leave a Comment

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    My Easy Mashed Rutabaga Recipe is the perfect seasonal side dish for any winter meal. You’ll enjoy the earthy, smoky and buttery flavor.

    Easy Mashed Rutabaga in a bowl topped with chives
    Easy Mashed Rutabaga Recipe

    This recipe is super easy to make as a simple side dish, allowing you to focus on your main dish.

    If looking for another rutabaga recipe, check out my Spicy Rutabaga Breakfast Skillet Home Fries!

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    • Easy Mashed Rutabaga Recipe

    Ingredients

    This seasonal root vegetable, rutabaga, is the star of this recipe. Unlike potatoes traditionally used for a mashed side vegetable, rutabaga is more robust in flavor and doesn’t need much of anything else to spice it up.

    3 fresh rutabaga on a table
    Rutabaga is a seasonal root vegetable

    Instructions

    Prep for this recipe is super simple, although peeling the rutabaga can be challenging without a sharp vegetable peeler. The outer layer of rutabaga is often waxed (except for the organic variety) to keep rutabaga from drying out. So if need be, use a paring or chef’s knife to peel the outer layer.

    Step 1 – Peel and Slice

    Prepping rutabaga on a cutting board - sliced
    Peel and slice rutabaga

    Step 2 – Cube

    Cubed rutabaga in a glass bowl with a peeled rutabaga in the background on a cutting board
    Slice and cube

    Step 3 – Boil

    Peeled, cut & cubed in a pot ready to be cooked
    Place in a pot and cover with water. Boil for 20-30 minutes

    Step 4 – Mash

    Cooked and in a pot ready to be mashed with sea salt and vegan butter on the side
    Strain and mash directly in the pot. Add ingredients

    Step 5 – Reheat

    Mashed in a pot
    Mashed, reheated, and ready to serve

    Step 6 – Serve

    Easy Mashed Rutabaga ready to eat and served n a pale pink bowl
    Easy Mashed Rutabaga

    Hint: If you want a creamier mash, add your desired plant-based milk.

    Variations

    There are many ways to vary the taste of mashed rutabag by adding other ingredients:

    • Turnips – half turnip/half rutabaga
    • Potatoes – russet, unpeeled red potatoes (chunkier)
    • Creamers – plant-based milk, sour cream, yougurt
    • Plant-based milk – oat, hemp, almond, oat creamer
    • Spices – nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper
    • Herbs – dill, cilantro, basil
    • Salt – smoked, spicy

    Storage

    Whole, uncooked rutabaga can store 3 – 4 months under ideal conditions. Wrap in a damp paper or cloth towel and store in the refrigerator crisper drawer. Be sure to remove greens which helps to extend storage life and do not not wash tthem before storing; if you do, dry thoroughly.

    After preparing mashed rutabaga, store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week and reheat in an oven or pot with just a little water or plant-based milk.

    It can also be stored in a freezer, defrosted, and reheated if desired.

    Seasonal Recipes

    If you’re looking for more seasonal recipes, check out some of my recent posts!

    • Sweet Pea Crostini With Mint Gremolata
    • Spring Asparagus & Pea Salad with Quinoa and Fresh Herbs
    • Celery Root, Carrot & Broccoli Slaw with Avocado Dressing
    • Air Fryer Simple Sunchoke Chips Recipe
    • Roasted Sunchokes with Lemon & Thyme
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    Easy Mashed Rutabaga in a bowl topped with chives

    Easy Mashed Rutabaga Recipe

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    • Author: Chef Cindy
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Mash: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Side
    • Method: Cooked
    • Cuisine: Healthy
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    My Easy Mashed Rutabaga Recipe is the perfect seasonal side dish for any winter meal. You’ll enjoy the earthy, smoky and buttery flavor.


    Ingredients

    Scale

    34 ounces rutabaga, 1 ½ large large cubed

    2 tbsp vegan butter

    1 tsp Maldon Smoked Sea Salt

    1 tbsp chives, chopped


    Instructions

    1. Scrub, peel, slice, and cube the rutabaga into chunks. Tip: large chunks are easier to cut, but small chunks will cook quicker.
    2. Place in a medium-size pot, cover with water and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook on medium heat for 20-30 minutes until fork tender.
    3. Strain the water from the pot using the lid. Add vegan butter and hand-mash the rutabaga directly in the pot.
    4. Stir in the smoked sea salt, adding extra to your taste buds.
    5. Heat in the pot until the desired temperature. Stir in half the chives and top with remaining to serve.

    Notes

    Options: If you want creamier mashed rutabaga, add in ½ cup oat milk.

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