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This Roasted Rutabaga recipe is simple and delicious! Who knew such an unattractive vegetable would taste so good!
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I’ve been on a kick lately wanting to try new foods – especially vegetables. A few weeks ago (before I started this blog) it was parsnips and everyone liked them. Keeping the trend going, a few days ago I bought a rutabaga for the first time. Not sure what to do with it, I figured you can’t go wrong adding some olive oil, salt and pepper and tossing it in the oven. The only name I could come up with for this recipe is Simple Roasted Rutabaga, because that’s exactly what it is. Plus, next to raw, what better way to know the actual taste of something?
I was watching Chopped (I admit, I am addicted) and I thought that they said that rutabagas are an American thing. Obviously, I felt the need to try it because I’m American and have never eaten it. After reading up on them, I think I must had heard wrong. They are more commonly eaten overseas.
Rutabagas are a cross between cabbage and turnips and come from the same family as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kale. Americans call them rutabagas, but they are called swedes in some places like England, and turnips in other places like Ireland. We eat the root, and it’s not pretty on the outside. Thankfully, the inside was a pretty shade of yellowish orange!
My fiancé and I really liked it, my son did not (no surprise there). I can’t really explain the taste but I’ve seen it compared to potatoes and turnips. It’s definitely different! I do wonder if the ugly exterior deters people from trying it, but if you like foods in the same family as the rutabaga, then you’ll probably like this Simple Roasted Rutabaga recipe. I encourage you to give it a try! You might be surprised!
Enjoy!
- 1 rutabaga medium size
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Cut rutabaga into 1/2 inch think slices, discarding the ends. Trim the skin off, and then cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Add to a bowl and toss with oil, salt and pepper.
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Spread rutabaga into a baking dish or onto a cookie sheet and bake approximately 1 hour, checking for tenderness after about 45 minutes. Serve hot.
** nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands you use and any alterations you make to the recipe.
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Alyssa says
So interesting! You’re right – I never thought to try one because of how it looks on the outside. I love learning about and trying new vegetables, too. Thanks for sharing!
Lauren says
It can be hard to get past the way something looks – but you just never know what you might be missing 🙂
Holly says
I am a total rutabaga newbie but your post has prompted me to look for it on my next grocery shopping trip. Can’t wait to try it!
Lauren says
Definitely fun to try new things!
sue | the view from great island says
We love rutabaga, it was on our holiday tables every year when I was growing up!
Lauren says
I can see it as a great side for the holidays 🙂
Marisa Franca says
Roasting vegetables is the best way to bring out the flavor!! The rutabaga has a prettier color once it’s roasted. I remember having it quite a while ago and I did like it. Thanks for the reminder of what I’m missing.
Lauren says
Mmmm yes roasted veggies are so, so good!
Bethany | A Simple Palate says
I love any and all roasted vegetables! These sound amazing.
Lauren says
Thanks Bethany!
Becca says
I usually boil rutabaga with carrots and mash them with butter but this sounds so good, just may roast some carrots with it too for nostalgia reasons
Lauren says
Sounds delish! I hope it worked out for you 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
How fun to be trying new foods! I’ve never tried rutabaga either — your theory on the looks of it could be spot on 🙂 Thanks for posting!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks for stopping by Patricia 🙂
Sophia says
I don’t think I have every had a rutabaga before.
ourlittleeverything says
I hadn’t – just wanted to try something new and it turned out to be pretty good!
Gunjan says
This is a complete new stuff for me. I have never tried this or heard of this. I am so interested in trying this wonderful dish.
ourlittleeverything says
It’s easy, if you can find it of course!
Leah says
This sounds like a great way to cook rutabaga! I haven’t had it in so long!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Leah!
Martha says
I don’t know that I have ever tried a rutabaga, but I like turnips and parsnips. Usually I mash them into my mashed cauliflower or make mashed turnips and carrots. I’ll have to try this one!
ourlittleeverything says
I think if you like those other veggies, you’ll def like rutabaga too 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
I LOVE rutabaga but I always forget about it! Thanks so much for the reminder.
ourlittleeverything says
I know I overlooked it at the store my whole life!
Alanna @ Alanna & Company says
To be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever had a rutabaga. Maybe a new veggie to incorporate. I love roasting most of my veggies.
ourlittleeverything says
I hadn’t tried it before either but it was really good!
candy says
Lauren the rutabaga is such an over looked veggie. Will be using your recipe as soon as I buy some.
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Candy!
Rachel Ritlop says
I’ve never cooked with rutabaga before, but have always been curious… this just gave me the motivation! Can’t wait to try!
Rachel | http://www.theconfusedmillennial.com
ourlittleeverything says
It was the first time I tried it too – surprisingly good!
Julie Mason says
Thank you so much. I have had know Idea what to even do with this veggie and I love root veg in general. Going to give it a try.
ourlittleeverything says
I had no idea either – it turned out really good!