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Roasted Rutabaga
This simple oven roasted rutabaga recipe is a delicious and healthy low carb replacement for potatoes. It's so easy to make and a perfect side dish for almost any main.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 76 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 1 pound rutabaga peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Peel and cut the rutabaga into one inch cubes. (see notes for the easiest way)
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Put the rutabaga cubes into a large bowl with the olive oil and spices. Toss to coat completely.
- Spread the cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and fork tender.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh thyme or parsley if desired.
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Notes
- How to Cut Rutabagas: (See step by step photos in the "How to Make it" section of the post).
- With a sharp knife, slice off the root and stem ends, and slice the rutabaga in half. Slice each half into one inch half moon slices.
- Use a paring knife to peel away the waxy skin. (Much easier than using a vegetable peeler).
- Slice each half moon into one inch strips.
- Slice the strips into one inch cubes and you're done!
- Make sure to have a sturdy, sharp knife (like a chef's knife) and a stable cutting board.
- When slicing, try to keep the cubes as uniform in size as possible to ensure even cooking. (But don't worry if they are aren't exact).
- Store leftover roasted rutabaga in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, spread the cubes on a baking sheet and heat in a 400° oven for 5-10 minutes.
- To freeze the oven roasted rutabaga, first flash freeze the cubes by spreading them on a tray. Put the tray in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. Then the cubes can be packed into a freezer bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. For even longer freezer storage, I like to use a vacuum sealing system for freezing food.
- To make this recipe in an air fryer, put the rutabaga cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket for 15-20 minutes at 400°.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
76kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
595mg
(25%)
Potassium
364mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
251IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.