Description
Delicious Roasted Rutabaga with Maple Brown Butter is a delightful dish that elevates this often-overlooked root vegetable to star status. With its caramelized edges and tender texture, each bite bursts with a sweet, nutty flavor that will have everyone asking for more. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this simple recipe transforms rutabaga into a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s easy enough for novice cooks yet impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large rutabaga (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and cube the rutabaga into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Toss the rutabaga cubes in this mixture until well-coated.
- Spread the coated rutabaga on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Serve warm, drizzling any leftover maple brown butter over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (85g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg