Smashed Rutabaga w/Ginger Roasted Pears

  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
4 pounds rutabagas, peeled, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch cubesNonstick vegetable oil spray1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger1 1/2 teaspoons sugar3 firm Anjou pears (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled, cored, cut into 3/4-inch cubes1/3 cup heavy whipping cream5 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon chopped fresh thymeCoarse kosher salt
Directions
Cook rutabagas in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 35 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine oil, lemon juice, ginger, and sugar in large bowl. Add pears; toss to coat. Spread on prepared sheet. Roast until tender, turning pears every 10 minutes, about 35 minutes total.

Drain rutabagas; return to same pot. Mash to coarse puree. Stir over medium heat until excess moisture evaporates, 5 minutes. Add cream, butter, and thyme. Mix in pears and any juices from baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to microwave-safe bowl. Cover; chill. Rewarm at 1-minute intervals.



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Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEBIGOLD32779.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 1,630.5
  • Total Fat: 90.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 206.7 mg
  • Sodium: 793.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 204.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 52.3 g
  • Protein: 22.1 g

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