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Smish-Smashed Rutabaga Recipe

Mashed Rutabaga Recipe

Shawna Coronado
Do you know that rutabaga is a root vegetable that is abundant in vitamin C and fiber? This recipe will show you how to make the best Mashed Rutabaga Recipe.
Servings 3
Calories 91 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Potato Ricer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 2 large rutabagas
  • Large pot of salted water
  • 1 cup dairy-free milk
  • 2 Tbsp garlic, crushed (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt and crushed black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash rutabaga, peel, and cut into 2 inch chunks
  • Peel and cut into chunks
  • Place vegetables in salted water, making sure they are completely covered
  • Heat on high until fully boiling
  • Then reduce heat to medium-low and cover with a lid (keep an eye out to make sure it continues to simmer and bubble, if it does not, raise temperature slightly)
  • Simmer until fork easily slides through a rutabaga piece, then it is ready
  • Drain all but ½ cup of the cooking liquid
  • Add dairy-free milk
  • If you want to add garlic, now is the time to do it (optional)
  • Mash with a potato masher or potato ricer and add salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve immediately, great as a leftover, easily frozen