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Slow Cooker Fruity Rutabagas
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : LowCal (Less than 300 cals) LowerCarbs
LowFat (Less than 5%) Vegan
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 medium rutabagas -- peeled and chopped
1 large onion -- thinly sliced
3 large apples -- peeled, cored and chopped
2 pears -- peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup water
juice of 1/4 lemon
salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
The night before: combine the cut-up vegetables and fruit in an airtight container, add the water and lemon juice, and store in the fridge.
In the morning: oil the crock of your slow cooker. Combine all of the ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Yields: 8 servings
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 6 to 8 hours
AuthorNote: Rutabagas aren't the sexiest vegetable around, but maybe you can at least show people how tasty they can be. Rutabagas are sometimes a little bitter, but the sweetness of the pears and apples melt down into a sauce that elevates this side dish to a delectable standout.
Can't find rutabagas? This recipe works with turnips, potatoes, carrots, and parsnips too!
Source:
"Vegan Slow Cooker by Kathy Hester, 2011"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"Jan 2012"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 79 Calories; trace Fat (4.9% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 12mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Vegetable; 1 Fruit.
NOTES : Cooker: 4 quart
Time: LOW for 6 to 8 hours
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 797 0
