Smashed Rutabagas with Ginger-Roasted Pears

Smashed Rutabagas with Ginger-Roasted Pears
Smashed Rutabagas with Ginger-Roasted Pears is a gluten free and vegetarian side dish. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 212 calories. This recipe serves 10. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. If you have rutabagas, lemon juice, ginger, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

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Cook rutabagas in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 35 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
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Combine oil, lemon juice, ginger, and sugar in large bowl.
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Add pears; toss to coat.
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Spread on prepared sheet. Roast until tender, turning pears every 10 minutes, about 35 minutes total.
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Drain rutabagas; return to same pot. Mash to coarse puree. Stir over medium heat until excess moisture evaporates, 5 minutes.
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Add cream, butter, and thyme.
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Mix in pears and any juices from baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
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Transfer to microwave-safe bowl. Cover; chill. Rewarm at 1-minute intervals.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score4
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