Looking for a way to use up that leftover rutabaga hanging around? Why not try these rutabaga fries that are vegan, gluten-free, and healthy!
Another Thanksgiving recipe today!
Well, more of a leftover Thanksgiving creation.
I was in charge of making the rutabaga this year and I bought two good-sized ones to make sure I had enough for everyone (it is definitely a favorite in my family.) After cutting up one and a half I realized that we had more than enough. I wrapped up the other half and placed it into the refrigerator because I knew I would not be getting to it until much later (all that leftover Thanksgiving food kept us fed for quite some time!) Even though it was stored away in the refrigerator, I knew immediately what I was making.
Rutabaga fries!
Since I had such great success with my butternut squash fries, I knew these ones would be just as great. As long as you love rutabagas, these fries are for you. Compared to the butternut squash fries, they are equally as great. What I really loved most about these rutabagas fries is how easily they crisped up in the oven even though I placed them directly onto parchment paper. It all depends on the size of them. I also soaked my rutabaga fries overnight in the refrigerator before patting them dry to bake in the oven. My oven needed a good cleaning before I cooked at high temperatures, so I had to wait a day to get to these fries.
Feel free to adjust seasonings accordingly. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne are usually my staples when it comes to fries, so I figured there was no going wrong with them here. Dill would be a good addition here, which I will probably try next time!
📖 Recipe
Rutabaga Fries
Use leftover rutabaga to create these rutabaga fries. Healthy, vegan, and gluten-free, they are also a great alternative to the same old sweet potato fries.
Ingredients
- 1 small rutabaga, skin removed
- ¼-1/2 tsp. salt
- ¼-1/2 tsp. cayenne powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1-2 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the rutabaga in half, and then cut into "fries."
- *I placed my "fries" into cold water and allowed them to sit in the fridge overnight. I heard this trick works for crispy french fries. You can skip if you like.
- Preheat oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain rutabaga fries if you chilled them overnight. Pat dry. Add 1 tbsp. olive oil and toss until evenly coated (I only needed one tablespoon, but add more if necessary.) Add the spices and toss again. Transfer to baking sheet and spread out so no fries overlap.
- Place into oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and flip. Continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 80Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 442mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
When I cooked my butternut squash fries, I placed the fries onto a cooling rack before putting them onto the pan. I figured this would help with crisping them up. Higher temperatures help avoid this extra obstacle, plus, avoid over-crowding the pan and you should have no problem achieving crisp rutabaga fries. Over-crowding causes the fries to steam instead of bake.
I have a couple more Thanksgiving recipes left before I get into the holiday spirit and begin posting Christmas recipes! So excited!
Love these rutabaga fries?! Try some of these recipes:
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
I can't believe how much those look like potatoes! Now I can't wait for rutabaga season - pinned!
Kacey
You can totally deceive the children!
Emily | Rainbow Delicious
What a unique recipe for fries!! I guess it's time for me to try rutabagas for the first time 🙂
Kacey
Haha, here in Canada people mistake rutabagas for turnips all the time so I probably have never had a turnip!
Katie @ Recipe for Perfection
Don't laugh... but I've never had rutabaga! Is that weird?
Kacey
No laughing, but you must promise to try it!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
My Mom makes a rutabaga dish every year at Thanksgiving, but sadly it's the only time we eat them. Not sure why because they are so good - love this recipe, pinning!
Kacey
My family is the same! Thanksgiving and Christmas only, but it should definitely be around more often.
Julia
I never use rutabaga but you have inspired me to try it out! I love the color and I bet they make great fries!
Kacey
It has a really unique flavour, but in a good way! Standard Canadian Thanksgiving side is mashed rutabaga with brown sugar and butter.
Susan | LunaCafe
Gorgeous photos. Pinning this to try later. Love this idea! 🙂
Kacey
Thanks so much, Susan!
Derek DuBoyce
stew is not complete without rutabaga
we also cook rutabaga and chinese ( or Ordinary) carrots togetherthen mash them .awesome. also good in some stir fries and roasted veggies