Mashed rutabaga with orange

  • 2 pounds rutabaga, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 orange (optional for garnish)

Put diced rutabaga in a medium saucepan and add water to about halfway up the rutabagas. Bring to boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender. Drain off the water. For a chunky texture, mash with a potato masher. For a smoother texture, run rutabagas through a food mill or process in a food processor until smooth. Stir in orange juice concentrate and butter and season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh orange zest or thin slices of orange. This can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen, then warmed in the oven. It goes well with sage-rubbed pork and mushrooms or ham. Makes 6 servings