Roasted Swede (Rutabaga)
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Roasted Swede (Rutabaga)
Description
Roasted Swede (Rutabaga) highlights peeled swede cubes tossed in olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary before baking. The initial 15-minute roast softens the rutabaga, while turning and adding rosemary before roasting an additional 15 minutes finishes the cooking and infuses herbal notes. The honey provides a gentle caramelization that balances the earthiness of the swede.
The texture achieved is tender with lightly crisped edges due to the dry heat roasting at 190°C. The seasoning is straightforward but emphasizes the rutabaga's natural flavors. Keeping the cubes in a single layer promotes even roasting and prevents sogginess, resulting in a pleasing contrast between golden surfaces and soft centers.
This dish works well as a side for roasted meats or as part of a vegetarian meal. It can be served warm to best enjoy the caramelized honey and fresh rosemary aroma.
Note that trimming the skin completely avoids a bitter taste, and cutting the cubes smaller shortens cooking time and increases crispness. Avoid overcooking to retain nutritional value and texture.
Ingredients
- 600 g rutabaga peeled and chopped into cubes, aka swede
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
- 6 g rosemary fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C/170°C(fan)/375°F/Gas 5. Put all of the ingredients, apart from the rosemary, on a baking tray and mix well. Put in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Mix the swede well, so a different side is touching the baking tray and add the chopped rosemary and put it back in the oven for 15 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- Peel the rutabaga thoroughly to eliminate bitterness from the skin.
- Use a sharp knife to safely cut the rutabaga into evenly sized cubes for consistent cooking.
- Arrange the cubes in a single layer on the roasting tray to ensure they roast rather than steam; you may need multiple trays.
- Smaller cubes roast faster and develop more crispy edges.
- Avoid overcooking to preserve nutrients and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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