Mashed Rutabaga with Nutmeg
Mashed rutabaga is a delicious, naturally sweet low-carb Thanksgiving side dish made even better with a little nutmeg. You won't want to go back to potatoes!
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 medium rutabagas about 3 lbs
- 3 tbsp cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Brown sugar optional
Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop rutabagas.
- Bring large pot of salted water to a boil and add chopped rutabagas. Boil for 30-45 minutes or until fork tender.
- Drain and return to pot or large bowl. Mix with cream, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and mash with a fork or potato masher until it reaches the desired consistency. Taste and add brown sugar, if desired.
- Serve with baked chicken or as a Thanksgiving side dish, plain or topped with gravy. Enjoy!
Notes
Rutabagas are very hard to cut through, so get a couple smaller vegetables rather than one large one to make it easier on yourself!