Name: Easy Rutabaga Puree with Bacon
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 6 strips bacon; 1 rutabaga (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 6 cups water, divided; 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 0.25 teaspoon granulated sugar; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper

Easy Rutabaga Puree with Bacon

Rutabagas are the star in this creamy side dish. A pinch of sugar balances the vegetable's slightly bitter taste while bacon adds smoky flavor. Serve this easy side dish for Thanksgiving. Read more about this recipe.

Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D.

Published on November 11, 2021

Thanksgiving Rutabaga — Photo: Andrea Mathis

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

6 strips bacon
1 rutabaga (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
6 cups water, divided
1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Heat a large heavy saucepan or pot over medium heat. Add bacon; cook until it begins to brown and the fat is rendered, about 7 minutes. Add rutabaga and 4 cups water, so that the rutabaga is covered; stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any bacon remnants. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Add potatoes and the remaining 2 cups water; cover and cook until the vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the vegetables and reserve the bacon.
Place the vegetables in a food mill (or blender or food processor) and puree into a bowl. Finely mince the bacon and add to the bowl. Add sugar, salt and pepper; mix well. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.

Equipment

Food mill

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

140	Calories
3g	Fat
24g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 140
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 5g	10%
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Vitamin A 6IU	0%
Sodium 186mg	8%
Potassium 756mg	16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.