Food & Cooking Recipes Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes Mrs. Carver's Buttered Rutabagas 3.0 (2) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: John Kernick Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 12 Adapted from Anne Quatrano's Summerland: Recipes for Celebrating With Southern Hospitality (Rizzoli). Ingredients Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 medium rutabagas, skin and lighter-colored layer just under skin peeled and discarded, cut into ¾-inch cubes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; season generously with salt. Add rutabagas, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain. Transfer rutabagas to a bowl and toss with butter and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately. Print