Rutabaga and Carrot Purée

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
4%
Rutabaga and Carrot Purée
50 min.
8
106kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking for a delightful and healthy side dish that ticks all the boxes, look no further than this scrumptious Rutabaga and Carrot Purée! Perfect for any meal, this vibrant dish not only brings a burst of color to your table but also offers a wealth of nutrients, making it a fantastic addition to your culinary repertoire. With its creamy texture and subtly sweet flavor profile, this purée is sure to please both family and guests alike.

Vegetarian, gluten-free, and low FODMAP, this recipe is designed to accommodate various dietary preferences while highlighting the natural sweetness of rutabagas and carrots. Cooking the vegetables until tender, then blending them with a touch of unsalted butter and light brown sugar, creates a velvety consistency that complements both simple weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. With just a few ingredients and straightforward steps, you'll have a dish that's both elegant and easy to prepare.

Not only is this Rutabaga and Carrot Purée a culinary treat, but it also keeps well in your refrigerator for up to three days, making it a convenient option for meal prep. Whether served alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or enjoyed as a standalone vegetarian delight, this purée is destined to become a household favorite. So grab your pot and food processor, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons brown sugar light packed
  •  rutabaga peeled cut into 1-inch pieces
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Cook rutabagas and carrots in boiling salted water to cover by 1 inch in a large pot until tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. Transfer vegetables with a slotted spoon to a food processor and purée with butter, brown sugar, and salt until very smooth. If necessary, transfer purée back to pot and reheat.
  3. Purée keeps, covered and chilled, 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories106kcal
Protein5.17%
Fat36.23%
Carbs58.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.85
Glycemic Load
5.6
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.363478205774%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
3.72mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Myricetin
2.07mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:106.08kcal
5.3%
Fat:4.5g
6.93%
Saturated Fat:2.74g
17.09%
Carbohydrates:16.39g
5.46%
Net Carbohydrates:13.1g
4.76%
Sugar:10.48g
11.64%
Cholesterol:11.29mg
3.76%
Sodium:330.41mg
14.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.45g
2.89%
Vitamin A:6502.29IU
130.05%
Vitamin C:26.37mg
31.97%
Fiber:3.29g
13.15%
Potassium:423.63mg
12.1%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.24%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.56%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.49%
Folate:27.71µg
6.93%
Phosphorus:65.93mg
6.59%
Magnesium:24.39mg
6.1%
Calcium:59.25mg
5.93%
Vitamin K:5.69µg
5.42%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.29%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.42%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.68%
Iron:0.57mg
3.19%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.7%
Copper:0.05mg
2.56%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.2%
Selenium:0.82µg
1.17%
Source:Epicurious