Smashed Rutabagas with Ginger-Roasted Pears

Ingredients for Smashed Rutabagas with Ginger-Roasted Pears

• 1.8kg rutabagas, peeled, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes

• Nonstick vegetable oil spray

• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

• 3 firm Anjou pears (about 800g), peeled, cored, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

• 80ml double cream

• 5 tablespoons butter

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

• Coarse kosher salt

How to make Smashed Rutabagas with Ginger-Roasted Pears

Cook rutabagas in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 35 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 204°C. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine oil, lemon juice, ginger, and sugar in large bowl. Add pears; toss to coat. Spread on prepared sheet. Roast until tender, turning pears every 10 minutes, about 35 minutes total.

Drain rutabagas; return to same pot. Mash to coarse puree. Stir over medium heat until excess moisture evaporates, 5 minutes. Add cream, butter, and thyme. Mix in pears and any juices from baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to microwave-safe bowl. Cover; chill. Rewarm at 1-minute intervals.

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