As most of you know, I’ve recently been trying to branch out of my little bubble of habbits–well I was at the grocery store looking for some new and exciting food to add to the menu this week and I came across something I’ve NEVER had…a Rutabaga. I’ve heard of them and have seen them used in different dishes but had yet to try this cross between a cabbage and turnip–so I picked a few up and here is what I did!
Preheat oven to 425
I peeled them as I would a potato and made my best attempt at cutting them into FRIES–some steak fries, some shoestring fries 🙂 I’m working at my fry cutting skills for sure!
I spread them out on a pan then; added a bit of EVOO, salt, nutmeg, and basil–all spices I like, so I figured they’d go great all together (I’m such a professional, I know!)
I let them cook for about 14 minutes…they made the house smell amazing! When I took them out of the oven I threw on a bit more seasoning and let them sit for a few before I dove in!
Well…..I loooooved them! 🙂
They had a spice to them that I really enjoyed and the mix that I threw on top wasn’t bad at all, infact I’ll definitely use it again next time.
I really am a HUGE french fry fan and am always looking for healthy variations, so the fact that this one has fewer calories AND carbs than an actual potato is awesome, especially since I’ll be making them again.
mmm…that looks pretty yummy…where is my portion?
I don’t think I’ve ever seen or eaten a rutabaga before!! I’m curious now! Did you find it at the local grocery store or a specialty one? Your fries look perfectly prepared. Go you!
How great that your little “experiment” turned out so well! 🙂
I think I’ve eaten rutabaga before, but I have never cooked with it myself. Your fries sound awesome! I’m also always looking for healthier versions of fries and some variety, so these sound great…
I am not a big baked fry kinda girl, like to consume my calories in chocolate format 🙂 but you can also do the same thing w/ jicama, too. Or you can eat that raw. My friend just posted this link on her blog today, anyway sweet potato fries w/ a glaze, I may even break down and make these for my man as he loves fries!
http://www.cooking-mexican-recipes.com/sweet-potato-recipe.html
The pic on that site does not do my friends’ pics justice.
http://www.peanutbutteroats.blogspot.com/
Wow, those fries look good! I may have to try that!!!
Yums they look so good!
These sound delicious! I’ve never had rutabaga, but I love baked veggie fries so I bet I would love it like this!
you’ve got some mad steak fry skillz 😉 those look great and i’ll have to give them a go!
Sweet potato, zucchini, jicama… I love making everything into fries! I’ll have to pick up a rutabaga now 🙂
These look great… I have never even heard of a Rutabaga though.
I really liked them too! They’re lighter tasting than a potato and I really enjoyed that!!
Oooh thanks for the idea! I’ve never had a rutabaga, but I’m intrigued by these!
I’ve Never had it! But it looks SO good! I’m going to have to try it now 🙂
Mmmm, I love anything made into fries! Those look pretty tasty!
I LOVE Rutabaga fries- if you want another healthy fry option- you should also try Jicama- I put Herbamare seasoning, paprika & EVOO on mine- very yummy! 🙂 I will have to try your version with nutmeg and basil- sounds delish!
Well done for your first time with rutabaga – you can also try the same with yucca. Yummm!