Mashed Potatoes and Rutabaga with Lemon

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   Cover the rutabaga and potatoes with cold, generously salted water in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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   Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.

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   Drain the vegetables and return to the pot over low heat.

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   Stir in 8 tablespoons butter.

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   Mash with a potato masher, ricer or food mill until smooth, adding the warm half-and-half and 2 teaspoons salt.

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   Keep warm while preparing breadcrumbs.

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   Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Add the lemon zest and scallions.

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   Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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    Add the parsley and breadcrumbs and cook over medium-low heat, stirring until evenly toasted, 3 to 4 more minutes.

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    (If the breadcrumbs toast too quickly, reduce the heat.)

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    Transfer the mashed vegetables to a large shallow platter and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs just before serving.

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    Garnish with scallion slices.

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    (To curl them, julienne whole scallions and place in ice water.)

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    Photograph by Anita Calero

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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