Vanilla Scented Rutabaga

Vanilla Scented Mashed Rutabaga and Potato by Andreas Viestad.

INGREDIENTS:

Number of servings

Serves 4

List of ingredients

2-3 pounds (1-1 ½kg) rutabaga, cut into 1 inch (2 ½cm) dice

1 potato, cut into 1 inch (2 ½cm) dice (optional)

1 vanilla bean

1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter

PREPARATION:

• Boil the rutabaga and potato until soft, about 25 minutes. Mash the rutabaga, using either a food processor or a potato masher.

• Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise, scrape out the seed and sir into the mashed rutabaga.

• The rutabaga can be left like this for up to 24 hours. Just before serving, heat the mashed rutabaga while stirring with a wooden spoon. Stir in butter and serve.