Turnip 'n' Peas 'n' Shrooms

I always served turnip in some form or another -- mashed. While I still love mashed turnip, this is an interesting and different way to serve it. And you get 3 veggies in one dish!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  rutabaga, weighing about 1-1/2 lbs
• 1  cup frozen green pea
• 1 1⁄2 cups  sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground thyme
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Peel rutabaga and cut into cubes about 1-inch square; cook in boiling salted water until tender but not mushy.
2. Add peas and cook for 2 minutes longer; drain well.
3. Meanwhile, saute mushrooms in butter; season with the thyme and black pepper.
4. Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl and toss lightly.