Side dishe for 6
Garlic Herb Mashed Rutabaga
$0.75for 435 minServes 6
Rutabaga is boiled until tender, mashed with garlic herb butter and milk, then seasoned with pepper and red pepper flakes.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radishes, 0.1 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.23Typical price | |
| Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price | |
| Almond, 1 oz$0.05/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.05Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.13 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishes
Typical price
$0.19 per serving$0.75 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 large rutabaga
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp minced fresh herbs
- 2 tbsp milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Steps
- Peel the rutabaga, cut it into 1-inch cubes, and place it in a large pot with water.
- Boil the rutabaga for 20 minutes, until a fork slides easily into the cubes.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the herbs and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1 minute.
- Drain the rutabaga and mash it with the garlic butter and milk.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
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