This turnip side dish recipe sheds light on the humble veg also known as rutabaga - an often overlooked fall root vegetable. Cooked just right - it's sweet and delicious.
This turnip recipe is a tried-and-true family favourite. After the peeling, turnip is simple to prepare, making it a great everyday side dish that still feels special enough for holidays and special dinners. Some may consider it comfort food.
For this recipe, choose a large waxed turnip, also called rutabaga or swede.
Cooking the Turnip
Turnip can smell a bit strong while it's cooking. If it becomes bothersome, consider cooking it outside on a barbeque burner.
Other Vegetable Side Dish Recipes
- Turnip Recipe is more decadent than the similar Acorn Squash Recipe
- Root Vegetable Mash
- Baked Turnip Fries
Turnip Side Dish Recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 large rutabaga (also called turnip or swede; the kind that comes waxed)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1-2 tsp. brown sugar
Directions:
- Wash the turnip and peel it with a potato peeler.
- Cut it the rutabaga into rough cubes. Don't worry about keeping the size or shape consistent; it will be mashed up later.
- Bring a medium pot of water to the boil and add about one teaspoon of salt. Add the turnip.
- Boil for about 45 minutes; drain.
- Add about a quarter of a cup butter or margarine and the brown sugar.
- Mash all the ingredients together.
- Stir, then add salt and pepper to taste.
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