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- Why You’ll Love This Roasted Rutabaga Recipe
- What Is A Rutabaga?
- Ingredients For Roasted Rutabagas
- How To Roast Rutabaga
- Seasoning Variations
- Storage Instructions
- What To Serve With Rutabaga Recipes
- More Easy Roasted Vegetable Recipes
- Tools For Roasting Rutabaga
- Roasted Rutabaga Recipe (Just Like Potatoes!)Recipe card
- Recipe Reviews
This roasted rutabaga recipe makes a hearty and healthy side dish to just about any meal. If you’re looking to swap out potatoes or even sweet potatoes for a healthier option that’s lower in carbohydrates and calories, root vegetables like rutabaga are a great choice. Make rutabaga recipes by using this veggie in soups, stews, or even warm over salads, or serve it all on its own with mains like keto salmon, maple glazed pork chops, or juicy baked chicken breasts.
Why You’ll Love This Roasted Rutabaga Recipe
- Tender, starchy texture similar to potatoes
- Just 10 minutes to prep
- Only 3 ingredients
- Naturally low carb, gluten-free, and keto friendly
- Healthy vegetable side dish
What Is A Rutabaga?
A rutabaga, also known as a Swedish turnip or swede, is a nutritious root vegetable that is a cross between a turnip and a wild cabbage. It’s a great source of fiber and vitamin C.
What Do Rutabagas Taste Like?
When cooked, rutabagas have a mild, sweet flavor and a texture very similar to potatoes. Because they are much lower in carbs than roasted potatoes, they make a great low carb potato substitute. You can cook them using this roasted rutabaga recipe, or try making keto French fries with them!
Ingredients For Roasted Rutabagas
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for oven roasted rutabaga, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
- Rutabagas – Look for fresh rutabagas that feel heavy and smooth. Smaller rutabagas will be sweeter than larger ones. I prefer to peel the skin (instructions below), but if you want to leave it on, you’ll need to dip the rutabagas briefly in boiling water to remove the wax coating. You could also swap rutabagas for roasted turnips for the same potato-like texture.
- Olive Oil – A must for roasting! You can also sub avocado oil.
- Spices – Garlic powder, sea salt & black pepper.
See below for more seasoning ideas!
How To Roast Rutabaga
This section shows how to roast rutabaga with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Dice.
Peeling the tough, waxy skin of rutabagas and chopping them can seem intimidating, but it’s easy with the right technique:
- Cut off the ends.
- Cut the rutabaga in half.
- Slice into 3/4-inch-thick slices, which will be in the shape of semi-circles.
- Peel the skin off each slice using a paring knife (this works better than a peeler in this case).
- Cut each slice into strips.
- Lay the strips in the opposite direction and cut again to form cubes.
Season.
In a large bowl, toss cubed rutabaga with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Feel free to add other seasonings here — see below for ideas.
Roast Rutabagas.
Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are spread out in a single layer and each rutabaga cube is touching the pan. Bake until fork tender and golden.
Seasoning Variations
Roasted rutabagas benefit from the same seasonings that potatoes do! I kept the recipe basic with just garlic powder, salt, and pepper, but here are some other additions to try:
- Fresh or dried herbs – Such as rosemary, thyme, parsley, or basil. For 1 pound of rutabaga, use 1-2 tablespoons fresh herbs, or 1-2 teaspoons dried.
- Steak Seasoning – Use 1-2 teaspoons for roasting rutabagas, and also reduce the salt in the recipe by half. This seasoning is also obviously great for top sirloin steak.
- Italian seasoning – Use 1-2 teaspoons.
- Paprika – Add 1/2 teaspoon.
- Cayenne Pepper – Great for adding some heat. The amount depends on your preference, but 1/4 teaspoon is a good starting point.
You can also toss the rutabagas with other hearty vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, or even apples and pears. (However, note that most of these will not be low carb.)
Storage Instructions
- Store: Keep leftover roasted rutabaga in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also peel and cut the rutabaga ahead of time, and keep in the fridge for 1-2 days. Swedes that haven’t been cut can last 1-4 months in a cool cellar, pantry, or preferably, in the fridge.
- Reheat: Reheat in a 350 degree F oven for best results, or microwave if you are in a pinch. Or simply toss them in while you make a sausage and kale soup for a hearty addition.
- Freeze: Cooked rutabagas can be frozen for 2-3 months. Store them in a zip lock bag or airtight container in the freezer.
What To Serve With Rutabaga Recipes
All this baked rutabaga needs is a main dish. Try one of these healthy dinners:
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Oven Roasted London Broil
Tilapia In The Oven
Crab Stuffed Salmon
Air Fryer Pork Chops
More Easy Roasted Vegetable Recipes
Roasting vegetables is always easy and tasty, and if you love those two things as much as I do, be sure to try these next…
Roasted Broccoli And Cauliflower
Garlic Green Beans
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Broccolini
Roasted Romanesco
Roasted Cauliflower
- Sheet Pan– These are my favorite sheet pans (I have every size!). Easy to clean and made in the USA.
- Glass Storage Containers– Store leftover rutabagas in these glass storage containers that can go right from refrigerator to microwave.
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Recipe Card
Roasted Rutabaga Recipe (Just Like Potatoes!)
This easy, healthy roasted rutabaga recipe is a lower carb side dish similar to potatoes. Just 3 ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Author: Maya Krampf from WholesomeYum.com
Servings: 4 (adjust to scale recipe)
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the rutabaga cubes with the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread evenly on the baking sheet making sure each piece touches the pan.
Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes, until the rutabaga pieces are golden brown and tender.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 3/4 cup
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.
Calories106
Fat7.2g
Protein1.4g
Total Carbs10.5g
Net Carbs7.8g
Fiber2.7g
Sugar5.1g
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Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Keywords:Roasted rutabaga, roasted rutabaga recipe
Calories: 106 kcal
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