Carrots and Rutabaga Mash

Recipe courtesy Robert Irvine, 2007

Show: Food Network SpecialsEpisode: All-Star Holiday Dishes

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

1 pound peeled and chopped carrots
1 pound peeled and chopped rutabaga
1/2 stick, 4 tablespoons, butter
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Directions

Boil carrots and rutabaga together until just soft. Drain and add butter. Smash together using either a potato masher or food processor until it looks like a puree. Season with lots of pepper and a little salt. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley.

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Sharon Alpharetta, GA 10-20-2009
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Best New Vegetable
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had never had a rutabaga before and this was a great recipe!!! I'm looking for veggies to replace a starch and this is... perfect! My husband and my co worker (who doesn't even eat veggies) thought it was good too! A keeper!Read more
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Libby Fayetteville, NC 01-01-2009
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Simple and Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this because I had never tried rutabaga before and was having an "experimental" Thanksgiving. Have made this three more... times already! I just LOVE this dish. A hint of natural sweetness makes this a favorite. I also mash with potato masher and leave it a bit chunky. Fantastic!Read more
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JACQUELINE Buffalo, NY 12-24-2008
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DELICIOUS ALTERNATIVE
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'VE ALWAYS LIKED RUTABAGA, BUT THIS SIMPLE, EASY, & DELICIOUS SIDE WAS A GREAT HIT WITH MY HUSBAND AS WELL. IT REALLY TAKES... THE PLACE OF HAVING POTATOES/STARCHES.......SO IT'S HEALTHIER. PLUS THE SWEETNESS OF THE CARROTS ALLEVIATES HAVING TO OVERLOAD ON BUTTER LIKE WE ALL DO WITH POTATOES, NOODLES, RICE, ETC. WE HAD IT WITH GRILLED PORK CHOPS/SOUBISE. THANKS ROBERT, GREAT IDEA!Read more
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Evie Denver, CO 12-15-2008
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delicious alternative to the typical side dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this a few weeks ago and it was so easy and super delicious! I also left the veggies a little chunkier (didn't mash... them to a "puree" consistency) and the dish had a wonderful, satifying texture. The carrot/rutabaga combo is slightly sweet, but this is definitely a savory side, perfect for a holiday (or winter) meal. It's a great alternative to mashed potatoes and healthier, too! I am going to make this for Christmas dinner to go with a glazed ham, spinach salad, and biscuits. The fact that it's so easy and is made on the stovetop will really help me enjoy the day, too. Thanks Robert for such a great recipe!Read more
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Anonymous 01-02-2008
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Surprisingly delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just thought I would try this to change things up a bit in the vegetable area. I had never had a rutabaga. This was so... absolutely delicous. We were all surprised as to how yummy it was. Sometimes simple is better! Definitely will make again and again.Read more
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JENNIFER Brooklyn Park, MN 12-29-2007
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My 3-year old went nuts!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I opted to make this as a Christmas day dinner side dish, thinking I may get my kids to eat it because the characters from... Tigger and Pooh are always eating rutabagas. (not to mention my husband and I had never actually eaten rutabaga before!) My three year old ate well over a cup that night and finished leftovers the next day! On the show Robert said to boil till fork tender ~15 minutes- mine took a bit longer. I also mashed to a chunky consistency as shown on TV rather than a "puree" as noted in the recipe. More like chunky mashed potatos. We liked this because it had great color and we could separate the flavors a bit better. I need to go look for more rutabaga recipes now! Thanks for this one - it's quick and easy (and if my kids eat it - even better!!)Read more