Rutabaga Puree

Ingredients

• 1 rutabaga (about 1 pound), or 1 pound turnips
• 1 medium-size orange sweet potato
• 1/4 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 cup non-fat dry milk powder
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Peel and dice rutabaga and sweet potato; place in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, until tender. Drain, reserving a little of the water. Place vegetables in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and process to a puree. Add cayenne, nutmeg and dry milk; process to blend. Rewarm in saucepan with some of reserved water if necessary. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings

Source: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine
Book Title: Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine