7+ low-carb rutabaga recipes that are perfect for any meal

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In France, rutabaga is known as a "forgotten vegetable" because the hardy root veggie fell out of fashion following World War II, when locals consumed far too much of it. Today, however, it's coming back into vogue, and it's not hard to see why.
Slightly sweet and earthy, rutabaga is a delicious side dish veggie. To top it off, it's far lower in carbs than potatoes or sweet potatoes, making the recipes below the perfect low-carb stand-in.
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Low-carb rutabaga fries
For this recipe, duck fat is your friend. Toss the sliced rutabagas in a liberal amount of duck fat, and set them in a hot oven. They'll crisp up and caramelize, becoming even sweeter and more tender. Serve them with a side of homemade mayonnaise for an unusual low-carb side. Get the recipe here.
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Low-carb baked rutabaga with maple and thyme
When roasted in the oven, rutabagas turn brown and crisp, just like roasted potatoes. The recipe below will satisfy your most intense roasted potato cravings. Plus it makes a tasty low-carb side dish to serve alongside chicken or other poultry dishes. Get the full recipe here.
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Low-carb twice-baked rutabaga
Here, rutabaga gets a similar treatment to your favorite twice-baked potatoes. To cut down on cooking time, we do our first “bake” in the microwave. Then the rutabaga gets mashed with cheddar cheese, bacon, butter and cream—just like the best mashed potatoes. Finally, they’re baked in the oven for a bubbly, browned topping. Get the full recipe here.
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Low-carb rutabaga butternut au gratin
Potatoes au gratin are a delicious and sophisticated side dish that can really make a meal special. But what if you’re eating low carb? The recipe below combines low-carb rutabagas with sweet, flavorful butternut squash for a delicious and satisfying replacement for that classic standby. Get the full recipe here.
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Low-carb mashed rutabaga with nutmeg
A love of mashed potatoes might have been the undoing of all your low-carb intentions. But hopefully you have discovered rutabaga, a low-carb root vegetable that serves as an amazing stand-in for potatoes. The recipe below is everything you love about rich, creamy mashed potatoes but with way fewer carb grams. Get the full recipe here.
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