Photography: William Brinson
  • servings 10

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 large rutabagas, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks

  • 2 firm-ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and quartered

  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt

  • 3/4 cup water

  • Pepper

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add rutabagas, pears, and salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until partially tender, about 25 minutes. Add water, cover, and simmer over medium-high heat until completely tender and water has mostly evaporated, about 25 minutes. Mash with a potato masher. Season with pepper.

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