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    Oven roasted rutabaga recipe

    Published: Jul 9, 2020 · Updated: May 5, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    A delicious and healthy low carb keto side dish – this oven roasted rutabaga recipe is ready in 20 minutes and can be enjoyed with the meat or fish main dishes of your choice. 

    A blue ceramic bowl with freshly roasted in olive oil rutabaga cubes seasoned with dried thyme.
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    • How to roast rutabaga
    • Is rutabaga keto
    • Rutabaga nutrition
    • Serving ideas
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    How to roast rutabaga

    There are many ways you can cook rutabagas, but my favorite is oven roasting. To make this easy oven roasted rutabaga recipe, we need to peel it, cut it into cubes, and season it. It’s okay to season it right on the baking tray. However, I encourage you to level up your roasting game and do it in a separate bowl to make sure that every cube is completely covered in virgin olive oil, dried thyme (you can also use fresh thyme to your taste), salt, and pepper.

    After, place the rutabagas on a baking tray lined with a parchment paper. Make sure there's enough space between the cubes; it'll allow hot air to flow between the pieces while in the oven. Roast the rutabaga in an oven preheated to 395F (200C) for 10 minutes or until it starts picking up a golden color.

    Then, take out the baking tray, toss the cubes a little bit, and return to the oven for another 20 minutes or until golden brown and fork tender. That’s it, you have your perfectly oven-roasted rutabaga! Serve it immediately with a side dish of your choice. 

    3 images collage picture on how to make oven baked rutabaga recipe.

    You can store it in an air-tight container in a fridge for up to 3 days. However, it will become soggy, so it’s best to bake it and eat it right away. When I end up with the leftovers, I usually fry them with some eggs, cherry tomatoes, and spinach the next morning – amazing breakfast!

    Is rutabaga keto

    I know, root vegetables shouldn't be eaten on a keto diet. However, I assure you that the rutabaga is not like potatoes; it doesn’t have a lot of carbs or starches in it. In fact, 100g of it contains around 6.8g total carbs and 1.8g of fiber, which brings us to only 5g net carbs. Not bad for a root vegetable, right? I think it’s safe to say that the rutabaga is keto and can be enjoyed as a low-carb side dish.

    Rutabaga nutrition

    The rutabaga is a very low-calorie root vegetable (only 30kcal/100g or around ½ cup). It's perfect for those who are on their way losing some weight. And, if you don’t want to lose weight, the rutabaga is perfect as a light and nutritious side dish. Rutabaga is rich in vitamin C, it has plenty of vitamin B1 and B6, quite a bit of potassium (super important on a keto diet), and even has omega-3 fatty acid. 

    Roasted with olive oil and thyme rutabaga cubes on a baking tray .

    Serving ideas

    I’m a big fan of oven-roasted rutabagas and can eat them with literally everything. The buttery (when cooked) and sweet-sour taste has a lot of character, making rutabagas perfect for both meat and fish main dishes. I can definitely imagine roasted rutabagas being served next to my KETO GARLIC BUTTER PORK CHOPS, GLUTEN-FREE KETO SALMON CAKES, or even OVEN-BAKED LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE.

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    Close up shot of a blue bowl full of baked rutabaga with thyme.

    Oven roasted rutabaga recipe

    A delicious and healthy low carb keto side dish – this oven roasted rutabaga recipe is ready in 20 minutes and can be enjoyed with the meat or fish main dishes of your choice.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Gluten-free side dishes, Roasted vegetables, Rutabaga recipes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 127kcal
    Author: Anna

    Equipment

    • Baking tray

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb (500g) rutabaga, cubed
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2-3 teaspoon Dried thyme
    • Ground black pepper
    • Salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 395F (200C).
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed rutabaga, olive oil, dried thyme, and ground black pepper with salt to taste. Mix everything well until the cubes are covered in oil and seasoning.
    • Place everything on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes or until the rutabaga starts picking up a golden color.
    • Take out the baking tray, toss the cubes a little bit and return to the oven for another 10 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Serve warm with the main dish of your choice.

    Notes

    NET CARB: 6g
    Nutrition Facts
    Oven roasted rutabaga recipe
    Amount Per Serving (125 g)
    Calories 127 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Potassium 270mg8%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 2IU0%
    Vitamin C 23mg28%
    Calcium 23mg2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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    1. Nick

      April 01, 2021 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      This is my go to side dish recipe! My family love it too.

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      • Anna

        April 01, 2021 at 10:39 am

        Thanks for sharing, Nick!

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