Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash
Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash is the perfect side dish for your meal. It is quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot. Delicious and satisfying, the whole family will enjoy this tasty dish. Suitable for Vegan, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo and Whole30 diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Peeps, I absolutely adore rutabaga mash!!!! It is one of my favorite side dishes to serve alongside meals. Thankfully my love for this cute root has transferred to the kiddoes.
One of their most requested meals these days is a big bowl of Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash and Crispy Golden Air Fryer Fish. Sooooo good.
I really am excited to share this pressure cooker rutabaga mash recipe with you today. It is super easy to make in the Instant Pot and makes plenty so you can even go back for more.
Plus it cooks muuuuuch quicker in the Instant Pot compared to roasting or steaming. We’re talking 5-8 mins in the pressure cooker, instead of 30 mins in the oven.
This swede mash is also super good for you, so you don’t have to worry about your healthy eating plan. It is vegan, low carb and contains 0 (that’s right, ZERO!) WW points. Healthy, fuss-free, affordable, and totally delicious. Yeap, Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash is pretty much the perfect side dish.#fastandeasy 
Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash Recipe Materials
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Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.
- 8 qt Instant Pot.
- I use and love the 8 qt, extra Instant Pot Insert & sealing ring.
- 3 qt Instant Pot or 6 qt Instant Pot depending on family size.
- Cutting board.
- Trivet.
- Tongs.
- Measuring jugs or cups.
- Measuring teaspoons.
- Sea Salt Flakes <= amazing salt that makes your food taste good.
- Bowls with covers.
- For storing your leftover food.
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- Free meal plan kit.
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So, are you ready to learn just how easy it is to make this tasty Instant Pot rutabaga mash? Then read on!
What Do I Need To Make Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash?
Not a whole heck of a lot. Which is exactly why this dish soooooo awesome! All you need to whip up this healthy and tasty mash is the following three ingredients:
- Rutabaga
- Nutmeg
- Salt
How to Make Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash
Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash Instructions
- Peel and cut the rutabaga into 1 inch cubes
- Put water in the Instant Pot insert, add in the steamer basket and add rutabaga cubes.
- Season and add nutmeg
- Put the lid on, lock and turn the valve to the sealing (not venting) position.
- Select the manual or pressure cook button, set to high pressure for 5 mins, or up to 8 for larger cubes. When cook time is done, perform quick pressure release.
- Decant the Instant Pot rutabaga to a bowl and mash.
- Top with herbs and spices of your choice (if desired) and serve.
Rutabaga Mash Tips
- Using nutmeg makes this so warming and fragrant. It brings such a lot of flavor to the dish.
- You could also add other spices or seasonings such as black pepper, cloves, thyme or cilantro. Consider what you are serving it with and what flavors complement which dishes.
- Please do a quick pressure release.
- If not vegan, feel free to add in some butter to make the mash a little creamier.
Chef’s tip: the cooking time listed does not include time for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.
What is Rutabaga?
Rutabaga is a large and rotund root vegetable with a sweet earthy flavor. Originating as a cross between a cabbage and a turnip, it is an inexpensive and readily available vegetable.
The root bulb can be prepared in a wide variety of ways, and the tops can even be eaten as a leaf vegetable. Known as swede in most of the UK and as neeps in Scotland, it is quite a popular vegetable to serve in Scotland on Burns Night.
Instant Pot Swede Mash Cooking Time
Cooking swede in the Instant Pot for approximately 5 mins is best, but do let it cook for 8 mins if the cubes are cut a little larger.
Pressure Cooker Rutabaga Serving Suggestions
Pressure cooker rutabaga mash is suuuuuch a great side dish. It is creamy and slightly sweet, which makes it a great alternative to potatoes, especially at Christmas time. It is pairs perfectly with roasts and meat dishes. Here are just a few of my favorites;
Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash Weight Watchers Points
There are 0 (yeap, zero!) Freestyle SmartPoints in a serving of Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash.
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Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash
Ingredients
Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash Ingredients:
- 2 large rutabagas
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- salt
- 1 cup (250ml) water
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Peel and cut the rutabaga into 1 inch cubes.
- Pour 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot insert, add in the steamer basket, then place rutabaga cubes on top.
- Season with salt and add in the nutmeg.
- Put the lid on, lock and turn the valve to the sealing (not venting) position.
- Select the manual or pressure cook button, set to high pressure for 5 mins, or up to 8 for larger cubes.
- When cook time is done, perform a quick pressure release.
- Decant the Instant Pot rutabaga to a bowl and then mash.
- Top with herbs and spices of your choice (if desired) and serve.
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Notes
- Using nutmeg makes this so warming and fragrant. It brings such a lot of flavour to the dish.
- You could also add other spices or seasonings such as black pepper, cloves, thyme or cilantro. Consider what you are serving it with and what flavours complement which dishes.
- Please do a quick pressure release.
- If not vegan, feel free to add in some butter to make the mash a little creamier.
I love this! My family have made this for over 70 years. We find that adding one or two carrots adds some sweetness to it. I like it with the nutmeg, along with a little butter and salt and pepper.
Can I use the same recipe with turnips ?
Thank you
Whoah! I just found my new favorite recipe for rutabaga…and another win for the Instant Pot. Boom! Thank you! 🙂
I don’t remember the last time I had this mashed. What a great side dish. With comfort food season around the corner, this will be happening for sure.
I’ve never tried rutabaga but this looks really tasty
what a unique recipe! i never thought to make mash out of rutabaga before. I definitely am going to try this!
I love finding some mash alternatives. So handy this is done in the instant pot too.