How to Cook Rutabaga

Step 1

Roasted Rutabaga

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 375F. Slice the rutabaga into 1/3 inch cubes.

Step 6

Place the sliced rutabaga into a bowl. Add the olive oil, maple syrup, garlic powder, and salt. Mix to make sure rutabaga is evenly coated in oil. Transfer to a baking sheet. Spread the rutabaga into a single layer. Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven.

Step 9

Bake rutabaga for about 45 minutes or until it's cooked through. Make sure to mix it once or twice during cooking.

Step 12

Take the rutabaga our of the oven and sprinkle with apple cider vinegar before serving.

Step 14

Boiled Rutabaga

Step 15

Peel and cut rutabaga it into 3/4 inch cubes.

Step 18

Place the rutabaga into a pot and add water. Rutabaga floats in the water so make sure to add enough of it for the rutabaga to boil. Add the bay leaf and thyme.

Step 21

Bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes until rutabaga is fork-tender. Carefully drain the water. Remove the bay leaf and thyme.

Step 24

To serve, add the olive oil or melted butter to rutabaga and generously season with black pepper.

Step 26

Mashed Rutabaga

Step 27

Peeling and cut rutabaga into 3/4 inch cubes.

Step 30

Place the rutabaga into a pot and add water. Rutabaga floats in the water so make sure to add enough for the rutabaga to boil. Add the bay leaf and thyme. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes until the rutabaga is fork-tender.

Step 33

Carefully drain the water. Remove the bay leaf and thyme. Mash the rutabaga with a potato masher or use an immersion blender or food processor to puree it.

Step 36

Add the olive oil or melted butter and serve.