Roasted Rutabaga with Maple Brown Butter

A plate of roasted rutabaga with a fork next to garnishes and a napkin.

Golden brown rutabaga is covered in a three-ingredient brown butter that perfectly complements its bittersweet flavor! This is bound to become a go-to roasted veggie side dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings 0.5-cup servings

Calories 150kcal

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Ingredients

1.5 pounds rutabaga about 2 medium
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salted butter
4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon maple syrup

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400℉/204℃. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. If you prefer slightly crispier and browner roasted vegetables, don't use a liner on the baking sheet. (I usually don't use one.)
Prepare the rutabaga. Trim off the root and stem ends. Peel the skin using a swivel peeler or paring knife. Then, cut the rutabaga into 1-inch planks. Stack a couple planks on top of each other and slice into 1-inch sticks. Cut the sticks into ½-inch cubes. Repeat until all of the rutabaga is prepped.
Transfer the rutabaga to the baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread out in a single layer. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes on the center rack of the oven, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
About 10 minutes before the rutabaga is finished roasting, prep the brown butter. Put the butter and thyme sprigs in a skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes until the butter is fully melted and has browned around the edges. Remove from heat. Take the thyme sprigs out of the butter and discard. Stir in the maple syrup.
Serve the roasted rutabaga drizzled with the brown butter and garnished with more fresh thyme if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes

Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Reheating: For best results that will retain the texture, reheat on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes until warmed through. You can also reheat in the microwave at medium power in intervals, stirring between them.

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