Healthy Holiday & Occasion Recipes Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dish Recipes 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. By Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D. Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D. Instagram Website Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D. is a culinary historian and the author of 13 books related to the African diaspora, including Vintage Postcards from the African World (University Press of Mississippi), My Soul Looks Back (Scribner) and High on the Hog (Bloomsbury USA). She is the 2020 recipient of the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 11, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Andrea Mathis Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 140 Calories 3g Fat 24g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved