Low Carb Sauteed Rutabaga

Low carb sauteed rutabaga is an amazingly delicious keto vegetable option! This dish is quick and easy enough to make for everyday meals, yet also elegant enough to serve for holiday and special occasion meals!

When you want a special keto side dish, this low carb sauteed rutabaga will always satisfy! I had made a keto pot roast for my husband and had a large rutabaga I didn’t use in the pot roast. So, I decided to chop it up and to saute it. The dish turned out great and I’m so excited to share it with you.

Let’s talk about rutabaga!

Rutabaga is a root vegetable which originated as a cross between a turnip and a cabbage. Rutabagas are partially purple colored and partially yellow or beige in color. The flesh of the rutabaga is white to light yellow. Rutabagas have a flavor all their own. I think they are slightly earthy and have a nice touch of sweetness to them. There are quite a few root vegetables that are too high in carbs to be included in the keto plan; but rutabagas, when eaten in moderation, are a wonderful keto choice. One cup of cooked rutabaga comes in at about 8 net grams of carbs. Rutabagas are a low-calorie food which are rich in nutrients. They provide us with a source of antioxidants, calcium, folate, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins C and E. They are also a good source of fiber.

Is this low carb sauteed rutabaga difficult to make?

This is an incredibly easy dish to make, but there are a few things you can do to ensure yours turn out perfectly every time. First, you’ll want to dice your rutabaga into similar sized pieces, so they all cook evenly. For sauteing, I use a mixture of butter and olive oil; but you can use all butter or all olive oil if you’d prefer. I sauteed my rutabagas with some fresh chopped parsley, red onion, salt, and pepper. This is a simple, yet amazingly delicious combination. For your saute, you can use a white or yellow onion, in place of the red onion, if you’d like. You could even use a shallot for this dish. I like to cook my rutabaga until it’s fork tender. If you’d like your rutabaga a bit more on the crisp side, you’ll just want to check it after sauteing for 10-15 minutes.  

How can I serve this low carb sauteed rutabaga?

This is a versatile dish that works nicely with many keto meals. You can serve this dish with everyday meals or with holiday or special occasion meals. I like to top my rutabaga with some additional chopped parsley and with some fresh grated Parmesan cheese. This dish pairs well with burgers, keto sandwiches, or lettuce wraps. It also makes a great addition to any meats or grilled meats including beef, chicken, pork, seafood, or even wild game. You can serve this as a fun side for your favorite keto casseroles or as a side for soups and stews. It is also a great side to serve with roasts, prime rib, steaks, or turkey.

Here are some main dishes that would pair nicely with this rutabaga!

Chicken Thighs with Keto Tarragon Cream Sauce

Dad’s Keto Swiss Steak

Keto Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

Keto Cranberry Pork Roast

Helpful Hints:

*You can substitute white or yellow onion, in place of the red onion, if you’d like.

*I recommend you taste your rutabaga and add more salt and pepper to taste.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Medium skillet
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

***Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2***