Description
Roasted rutabaga with maple brown butter is a delightful side dish that combines earthy sweetness with a nutty finish. This easy-to-make recipe transforms humble rutabagas into golden, caramelized bites drizzled with rich, homemade maple brown butter. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this dish will impress your guests and become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium rutabagas (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss cubed rutabaga with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the rutabaga on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and fork-tender.
- While the rutabaga roasts, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling and golden brown; remove from heat.
- Stir in maple syrup and drizzle over roasted rutabaga before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg