Mashed Rutabaga Recipe

Mashed Rutabaga is a great way to find the consistency and creaminess of mashed potatoes while keeping the health benefits of anti-inflammatory foods. White potatoes are high in carbohydrates. They can be a trigger for inflammatory pain, but my heart and soul had a hard time eliminating mashed ‘taters from my life. Rutabagas are a great substitute.

Make mashed rutabaga with a potato ricer or potato masher. You can use rutabaga, cauliflower, or almost any root vegetable to create a mashed dish, so experiment with this recipe and find which vegetables you love the most (see the recipe below).

rutabaga-vitaminsAre Mashed Rutabagas Better For You Than Potatoes?

Both potatoes and rutabagas have varying vitamins and minerals that can benefit you. Rutabagas are easy to grow as a cold weather crop and have vitamins C, E, and carotenoids. Rutabaga has less carbohydrates than a potato. Rutabagas only have 12 grams of carbs per serving. A white potato has more than 34 grams of carbs per serving.

Want to lose weight or reduce your glycemic responses for blood sugar management? A rutabaga is definitely a better choice than a white potato. Dressing up your mashed vegetables with extra fats and dairy can add ingredients that are inflammatory. It is a much better idea to keep your preparation relatively simple without all the dairy and fat.

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