Gorgeous Mashed Swede (Rutabaga)

robd16's Note:

Forget mashed potatoes! I was never a huge fan of swede, I usually find it quite bland if not rotten tasting, unless perhaps if mashed with carrots. I'm glad I've found a way to love this cheap and wholesome vegetable, great texture, great flavour and good enough to eat on its own. A can of stewed steak in gravy turns this into a cheap and nutritious simple meal for 2.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 whole swede (rutabaga in America)
• 1 ounce milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. Peel and cube the swede and boil for 40 minutes or so until completely tender.
2. Drain and return to the dry pan and place over a low heat to allow the excess water to evaporate off.
3. Mash in the pan with a little milk, a lot of butter, some salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
4. You won't believe how good it is!

Reviews

[GingerlyJ]

Good enough for company

[Ackman]

Even when I was a kid, cooked rutabaga has always been one of my favorite vegetables! I make it like this but with LOTS of butter & w/o the milk...HEAVEN!!! I also like it in a stew or a boiled dinner, cause it absorbs the flavor of the meat.