RUTABAGA PUREE

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A cross between a turnip and a wild cabbage, rutabaga has a distinctly sharp taste. This puree calls for a touch of mascarpone, which mellows the root vegetable's bold flavor. If making the semifreddo, buy a small container of mascarpone and save the rest for dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large shallots, coarsely chopped
1 large rutabaga (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
Thyme leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cookshallots and rutabaga, stirring often, until both begin tosoften, about 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. Addstock and thyme. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heatto medium-low, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Puree vegetable mixture with mascarpone in a foodprocessor until smooth. Season with pepper. Reheat if needed. Garnish with thyme.

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