Rutabaga and Leek Puree

Kyra Williams for The Upside Blog

by | Updated: March 22nd, 2018

Add new flavors to your weekly dinner menu with this unique puree, perfect for serving with grilled salmon and your favorite veggies. Made from two under-utilized ingredients, this easy-to-make mash will soon become a family favorite. Rutabagas, which are a cross between the cabbage and the turnip, can be eaten in a variety ways, but when pureed with onions, leeks and creamy coconut, you’ve got the perfect side to pair with any savory entrée.

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Ingredients
2-3 rutabagas, peeled & coarsely chopped
2 large shallots, peeled & chopped
1 leek, sliced & rinsed well
3 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup apple cider
1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
Salt & black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In large pan, melt butter and add rutabaga, shallots and leeks.
  2. Sauté on low to medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add apple cider, cover and simmer on low until rutabaga is tender, about 30 minutes. Add a little extra water if necessary.
  3. In food processor, combine mixture with coconut milk and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Kyra Williams

Kyra Williams hasn’t always been fit. She used to be quite the opposite, in fact. During her college years, she lived on pizza and beer and packed on an unhealthy amount of pounds, due to total inactivity. One day, something clicked, and Kyra knew it was time to lose the weight. Since that time, she’s fallen so in love with fitness that she’s made it her life’s work to help others to make the changes they need to become fit, active and healthy.

Kyra is a self-employed, NASM-certified online personal trainer and nutrition expert, Crossfit Level One Trainer, USA Weightlifting and USA Powerlifting Coach, and she’s helped women all over the world through her online training services and training programs. For more info or to connect with Kyra, visit kyrawilliamsfitness.com.