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Smashed Rutabagas with Ginger-Roasted Pears

Name: Smashed Rutabagas with Ginger-Roasted Pears
Ingredients: 4 pounds 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 1 3/4 pounds), peeled, cored, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 5 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; Coarse kosher salt

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Cook rutabagas in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 35 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. 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.
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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.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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