Delicious Roasted Rutabaga with Maple Brown Butter
Indulge in the comforting flavors of roasted rutabaga drizzled with maple brown butter. This elegant dish features tender, caramelized rutabaga that beautifully balances earthy sweetness with a rich, nutty finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large rutabaga (about 2 pounds), peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss diced rutabaga with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare maple brown butter by melting butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Stir in maple syrup and remove from heat.
- Drizzle the maple brown butter over the roasted rutabaga before serving and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg