It’s a carb heavy time of year and, for those who are challenged to maintain their blood sugar within healthy limits, this spells trouble. Not to worry, healthy and delicious alternatives for your holiday favorites abound, including mashed potatoes. The rutabaga is a fantastic, low-carb potato substitute. Anything a potato can do, a rutabaga can do better. French fries? Yes. Hash browns? Yes! Home fries? Definitely! And, of course, a delicious and creamy mash. You can even make a mix of potato and rutabaga if you’re feeling unsure about a complete swap. One cup of potato comes with 113 calories, 26g of carbs and 2.7g of fiber, compared to 1 cup of rutabaga, which has 53 calories, 12g of carbs and 3.2g fiber. The roasted garlic and fresh thyme add incredible flavor to the dish. This may be your new holiday favorite!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cubed rutabaga
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves of roasted garlic
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
Place cubed rutabaga in a pot covered with water and a pinch of salt. Boil rutabaga until tender, about 10 minutes. When cooked, drain the rutabaga and add all other ingredients to the pot. Mash all the ingredients together with a potato masher, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: ½ cup
Calories: 89; Fat: 6.5g; Carbs: 7.1g; Fiber: 1.7g; Protein: 1.5g; Sodium: 75mg
Recipe adapted from: Creamy Buttery Mashed Rutabaga Recipe Delicious Little Bites
