Low-Carb Rutabaga Wedges – Vegan Recipe – Diet Doctor (2024)

Low-Carb Rutabaga Wedges – Vegan Recipe – Diet Doctor (1)

Rutabaga wedges: the PERFECT antidote to those pesky French fry cravings. Healthy, simple and low carb... an amazing alternative to potatoes. Spice them up any way you like. Trust us, these are addictively good!

May 30 2016 recipe by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Side dish

Rutabaga wedges: the PERFECT antidote to those pesky French fry cravings. Healthy, simple and low carb... an amazing alternative to potatoes. Spice them up any way you like. Trust us, these are addictively good!

USMetric

4 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 450 g rutabaga
  • ¼ cup 60 ml olive oil
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp chili powder or paprika powder
  • salt and pepper

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Instructions

Instructions are for 4 servings. Please modify as needed.

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Rinse and peel the rutabagas. Cut into wedges and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Add the olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the rutabaga wedges on the baking sheet. (remove “Place in oven and”) Bake for 20 minutes or until the rutabaga wedges become golden. Use a knife to check if they're ready. They bake faster towards the end, so pay attention.

  4. Serve with meat or fish of your choice.

Tip

Rutabaga season is October to March so they are great for fall and winter meals. They keep in the fridge for up to two weeks so you can try them out in multiple ways!

Carbs in root vegetables

The numbers are grams of carbs per 100 grams. Note that rutabaga has less than half the carbs of potatoes, making rutabaga wedges a significantly better option (but still not strict lowcarb). Fullguide>

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10 comments

  1. 1

    Angela

    June 6 2016

    This recipe is very very good!

  2. 2

    Megan

    June 15 2016

    Amazing recipe! I think this is actually better than potatoes! The rutabaga is slightly sweet and very satisfying. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe!!

  3. 3

    Heath

    June 19 2016

    I love roast swede! Try sprinkling a little grated Parmesan cheese over the wedges - divine!!

  4. 4

    Claudia ioanes

    June 20 2016

    I have rutabaga fries in the oven with a chilli seasoning mix I prepared. I hope they are yum. Serving with lobster and steak. Zuchini. So hungry. Claudia

  5. 5

    Maggie

    December 19 2017

    Sounds wonderful Heath...I am making
    these right now...the sprinkling of the
    Parmesan sounds wonderful...thank you for the tip

  6. 6

    Saskia

    January 14 2019

    Question regarding the macros in this one, where is the 14g of fat coming from?

    Reply: #7

  7. 7

    Reply to comment #6 by Saskia

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    January 14 2019

    The 14g comes from the olive oil. 1T olive oil has 14g fat. This calls for 4T and is 4 servings.

  8. 8

    Renee

    February 11 2019

    I've never had a rutabaga before so I tried this recipe. I can't believe it but I like these more than potatoes!! Hubby and I are both doing keto and we had these wedges with our steak today. It was like eating steak and taters again. :) Super easy recipe and the wedges do feel like regular potato wedges but they are so sweet! I am so thankful for Diet Doctor. Keep the simple, low carb recipes coming please. :)

  9. 9

    Jon

    March 6 2019

    Hi. Could someone please let me know if the carb count(7) is for the 4 servings? . Is so I guess 2 servings is just half (3.5) right?

    Reply: #10

  10. 10

    Reply to comment #9 by Jon

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    March 7 2019

    Hi. Could someone please let me know if the carb count(7) is for the 4 servings? . Is so I guess 2 servings is just half (3.5) right?

    All of our recipes show the carb count per serving.

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Low-Carb Rutabaga Wedges – Vegan Recipe – Diet Doctor (2024)

FAQs

Are rutabagas keto friendly? ›

Answer: Rutabaga fits the keto diet in moderation. Each serving of rutabaga (1 cup) contains 8.8 g of net carbs. That's higher than you'd like to be for a vegetable, but you can fit in small amounts if you've got a strong hankering for rutabaga.

How many carbs are in roasted rutabaga? ›

In fact, 100g of it contains around 6.8g total carbs and 1.8g of fiber, which brings us to only 5g net carbs. Not bad for a root vegetable, right? I think it's safe to say that the rutabaga is keto and can be enjoyed as a low-carb side dish.

Can you eat rutabaga on a low carb diet? ›

A 1-cup serving of boiled cubed rutabaga has 51 calories and 12 grams of carbs, compared to 136 calories and 31 grams of carbs in the same amount of potatoes. For that reason, I would highly recommend introducing rutabaga to your diet if you're looking for low carb options.

Who should not eat rutabaga? ›

Individuals with known sensitivities to cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage or broccoli should exercise caution when consuming rutabagas. It is crucial for individuals experiencing allergic symptoms after consuming rutabaga to seek medical advice for proper diagnosis and management.

Will rutabagas raise blood sugar? ›

Rutabaga Good for Diabetics

Rutabagas are alternatives to potatoes, especially for diabetic patients who would like to avoid the carbs. Therefore this vegetable can be eaten without worrying about fluctuating sugar level in the blood.

Do rutabagas have less carbs than potatoes? ›

Rutabagas, which are high in vitamin C and fiber, make a great alternative to potatoes in a low- carb diet: One cup of boiled and cubed rutabaga contains 12 grams of carbohydrates, while the same amount of boiled and cubed potatoes contain 31 grams of carbohydrates. A rutabaga has no trans fat or cholesterol.

Can you eat rutabaga everyday? ›

Rutabagas Are Healthy, But You May Want to Eat In Moderation (Along With Other Root Veggies) Knowing how to eat is just as (if not more) important as knowing what to eat. It's common knowledge that whole, unprocessed foods, such as fruits and vegetables, are far more healthier than nutrient-void, processed foods.

What root vegetables are keto friendly? ›

What Are Root Vegetables? Generally root vegetables like potato, carrots and sweet potato are too high in carbs to include in a low-carb or keto diet, so stick to these low-carb root vegetable options: onions, cabbage, radish, turnip, jicama, rutabaga, celeriac and cauliflower.

What are lowest carb vegetables for keto? ›

Vegetables with a very low carb content include:
  • Asparagus. There are 3.88 g of carbs in 100 g of asparagus. ...
  • Celery. Celery contains 2.97 g of carbs per 100 g. ...
  • Tomatoes. Different types of tomato contain different amounts of carbs.
  • Spinach. ...
  • Lettuce. ...
  • Mushrooms. ...
  • Cucumber. ...
  • Zucchini.
Apr 28, 2021

What has less carbs turnips or rutabagas? ›

Nutrition and Benefits

Both turnips and rutabagas are good sources of fiber and vitamin C. 1 Rutabagas have more carbohydrates, accounting for the sweeter taste.

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