Special Scottish Swede
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes 🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes 🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description: This Special Scottish Swede recipe offers a delightful departure from traditional mashed potatoes, presenting a modern Scottish twist that complements beef, pork, or lamb dishes wonderfully. With the sweetness of apples and the savory essence of bacon drippings, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Grains, Fruit, Vegetable, Scottish, European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Christmas, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick’s Day, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 150.3
- Fat Content: 7.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 4.5mg
- Sodium Content: 34.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.2g
- Fiber Content: 5.1g
- Sugar Content: 14.6g
- Protein Content: 2g
Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 sweet apple
- 2 pounds swede
- Nutmeg (to taste)
Instructions:
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Boil the Swede: Start by boiling the swede until it’s tender, which usually takes about 20 minutes. Once tender, drain the swede thoroughly.
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Prepare the Onion and Apples: In the meantime, heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Then, add the bacon drippings and sliced sweet apples to the pan. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and slightly caramelized.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the onions and apples are cooked to perfection, mash the boiled swede and add it to the pan. Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
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Season to Taste: Season the mixture with your preferred seasonings. Salt and pepper work well here, but feel free to add any additional herbs or spices to enhance the flavor.
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Final Touch: Sprinkle a generous amount of grated nutmeg over the top of the dish. Nutmeg adds a warm, aromatic flavor that complements the sweetness of the apples and the earthiness of the swede perfectly.
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Serve: Your Special Scottish Swede is now ready to be served! Transfer it to a serving dish and enjoy it alongside your favorite beef, pork, or lamb dishes.
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Vegetarian Option: For a vegetarian version of this dish, simply substitute the bacon drippings with additional butter. The butter will still provide richness and flavor to the dish without the need for meat products.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion like Christmas, Thanksgiving, or St. Patrick’s Day, or simply looking for a comforting yet easy-to-make side dish, this Special Scottish Swede recipe is sure to impress. Try it out today and elevate your meal with a touch of Scottish flair!
