This simple method results in sweet, tender, mashable rutabaga and eliminates the need to peel or chop before cooking.
Prick rutabaga in several places with knife. Wrap in paper towel: place in microwaveable baking dish or on plate. Microwave at High, turning halfway through, for time directed in chart, or until sharp knife easily pierces centre. Let stand, wrapped in foil or covered with inverted bowl. For 10 minutes. Pull away peel and mash.
Diameter/Weight |
Cooking Time |
Yield (Approx) |
4-1/2 Inches (11cm) about 2lbs (1kg) |
14-17 minutes |
2 cups (500 ml) |
5 Inches (12cm) about 2-1/2bs (1.25kg) |
17-21 minutes |
3 cups (750 ml) |
5-1/2 (14cm) about 3lbs (1.5kg) |
22-26 minutes |
3-1/2 cups (875 ml) |
6 inches (15cm) about 3-3/4 lbs(1.75kg) increase standing time to 15 minutes |
34-40 minutes |
4-1/2 cups (1.125 L) |
Note: Cooking times were tested in a 720 watt full sized microwave oven. If your oven is different, cooking times may vary accordingly
