GLAZED RUTABAGA

Makes 6 servings.

1 lg. rutabaga (3/4 inch cubes)
1/4 c. butter
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper

Cook rutabaga in boiling salted water, covered until tender-crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Add butter to rutabaga; sprinkle brown sugar on top. Cook over moderate heat, stirring gently with a fork until butter and sugar melt. Add nutmeg and a grating of pepper. Toss. Serve immediately.