Description
Discover the deliciousness of roasted rutabaga in this easy recipe that transforms this underrated root vegetable into a flavorful side dish. The nutty aroma of caramelized rutabaga, combined with the rich sweetness of maple brown butter, will elevate your meals and impress your guests. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish proves that comfort food can be both simple and extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium rutabagas (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and chop the rutabagas into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the rutabaga pieces with maple syrup, salt, pepper, and warm brown butter until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until tender and caramelized.
- If using thyme, sprinkle it over the rutabagas during the last five minutes of roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg