Smashed Rutabagas With Ginger-Roasted Pears Recipe

Name: Smashed Rutabagas With Ginger-Roasted Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs rutabagas, peeled, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes; nonstick vegetable cooking spray; 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced peeled; 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream; 5 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; coarse kosher salt

Servings: persons

4 lbs rutabagas, peeled, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes
nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced peeled
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
5 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
coarse kosher salt

1
Cook rutabagas in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 35 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
3
Combine oil, lemon juice, ginger, and sugar in large bowl.
4
Add pears; toss to coat.
5
Spread on prepared sheet.
6
Roast until tender, turning pears every 10 minutes, about 35 minutes total.
7
Drain rutabagas; return to same pot.
8
Mash to coarse puree.
9
Stir over medium heat until excess moisture evaporates, 5 minutes.
10
Add cream, butter, and thyme.
11
Mix in pears end any juices from baking sheet.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
14
Transfer to microwave-safe bowl.
15
Cover; chill.
16
Rewarm at 1-minute intervals.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs rutabagas, peeled, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes, nonstick vegetable cooking spray, 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Smashed Rutabagas With Ginger-Roasted Pears falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smashed Rutabagas With Ginger-Roasted Pears

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