Rutabaga Home Fries
Gather the family for a warm, inviting New England breakfast featuring savory Rutabaga Home Fries. They're made from scratch with simple seasonings and a little Parmesan cheese. A delicious way to enjoy the humble rutabaga!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds rutabagas, washed
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (such as avocado or sunflower)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
Prepare the rutabaga:
- Cut off the ends of the 1½ pounds rutabagas, washed and use a vegetable peeler to peel away the skins. Slice the rutabagas into 1-inch cubes. (You should have about 4 cups of cubed rutabaga.)
- Put the cubed rutabaga into a medium bowl. Add in the 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat the rutabagas thoroughly.
Cook:
- Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Have ready a cover for this pan and ½ cup of water.
- Add in the prepared rutabagas to the pan and spread them into an even layer to cook. Stir through the rutabagas every 2 to 3 minutes as the edges begin to brown, then spread them into an even layer again. Cook the rutabagas this way for a total of 10 minutes.
- Add the ½ cup water to the pan and quickly cover it. Steam the rutabagas for about 2 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
- Remove the cover and increase the heat slightly to help quickly cook away the water. After the water cooks away, spread the rutabagas to an even layer again. Cook them for 5 minutes more, stirring every minute or two to help all the sides brown and to allow moisture to cook off.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle half of the 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese over the home fries. Transfer them to a serving dish, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top. Serve the home fries while they're warm.
- Yields four ½-cup servings
Notes
- I used small, locally grown rutabagas from farmer's markets and natural foods markets. They're much easier to handle than the enormous rutabagas you find at the grocery store.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg
