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creamy garlic mashed rutabaga

11/1/2014

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Creamy Garlic Mashed Rutabaga | www.thealiconklin.com
     Every Sunday I go to my local farmers market armed with a tote bag and cash that I will spend every last penny of. I love all of the fresh produce and knowing I'm supporting local farms. I'm always sad to see the bountiful harvests of summer go, but the root vegetables and winter squashes that fall brings provide me with a feeling of comfort.

     Rutabagas are easily in my top three favorite fall/winter vegetables. They are versatile, hearty, and easy to work with! Not to mention they are chockful of vitamin C, which my body desperately needs this time of year to avoid getting sick.
Creamy Garlic Mashed Rutabaga | www.thealiconklin.com
so ugly it's beautiful!
Creamy Garlic Mashed Rutabaga | www.thealiconklin.com
before the mashing, after boiling!
     This mashed rutabaga recipe makes a great side dish to any protein of your choice. I paired mine with a seared top sirloin steak. Needless to say it was a mouthwateringly delicious dinner that satisfied every ounce of my bones. I got the seal of approval when my boyfriend licked his plate clean!

     The creaminess comes from thick greek yogurt. If you care to healthfully indulge, go for the full fat stuff. (I use nothing but Fage. Fage's legit.) Otherwise, you can use 0% fat, which I in fact did for this, and have an even healthier version that is still just as creamy and tangy.
Creamy Garlic Mashed Rutabaga | www.thealiconklin.com
Creamy Garlic Mashed Rutabaga
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 4 people


You Will Need:
  • 1 large rutabaga
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 1/4 cup thick greek yogurt
  • smoked paprika and fresh thyme, to garnish

  1. Peel the rutabaga and cut into small cubes.
  2. Place rutabaga in a pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Let rutabaga cook until fork tender, 25-30 minutes.
  3. As that is boiling, heat the olive oil with the minced garlic on low heat until translucent and somewhat mashable. Low and slow is key so the garlic doesn't burn or crisp up.
  4. When rutabaga is done, drain water and place back into pot. Add garlic (with oil left in the pan) to the pot (as seen above). Mash with a fork and stir to make smooth (very small chunks are fine). 
  5. Add yogurt to the rutabaga mash and stir until totally mixed in.
  6. Serve with smoked paprika and fresh thyme, if desired.


What are your top three favorite fall/winter vegetables?
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    Ali is a Brooklyn based blogger and Certified Health Coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, providing you with recipes to inspire you to cook more at home! She is a firm believer in knowing that eating healthy can be made easy and inexpensive if you simply know how to cook and understands that for the average person there needs to be balance between "healthy" and "unhealthy". Whether you are looking for easy weeknight recipes, delicious snacks, or want to try something new, Ali's recipes are easy to follow at all skill levels! For more info about Ali and her offerings, check out the About page.

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