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Autumn Root Vegetable Purée

This puree is a wonderful vegetable side dish for any cool-weather braise or stew.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2

medium turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

2

small carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

1

medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

1

medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into small chunks

1

/2 medium rutabaga, peeled, trimmed, and cut into small chunks

Kosher salt

1 to 3

tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Freshly ground black pepper

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine the turnips, carrots, parsnip, sweet potato, and rutabaga, add a good pinch of salt, and cover by 2 inches with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

    Step 2

    Drain the vegetables and then return them to the saucepan to dry out over medium heat for 2 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a food mill and puree. Add the butter and salt and pepper to taste, and reheat if necessary before serving.

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