Rutabaga can be cooked in various ways, including roasting, boiling, steaming, or pan-frying. Before cooking, rinse, peel, and cut the vegetable. Roasting takes 45 minutes to an hour, boiling takes 10-25 minutes, and steaming or frying takes 10-30 minutes.
Rutabaga is a versatile root vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways depending on the dish you are using. Regardless of the cooking method you choose, start by washing, peeling, and cutting the rutabaga. You can then toss it in the oil and roast it in the oven or boil it for a quick side. Other popular ways to cook rutabaga include steaming or pan-frying.
Before you start cooking, you’ll need to rinse, peel, and potentially cut produce. To start, rinse it under cold running water, using a brush or your hands to remove any dirt. Even if you’ll be removing the outer layer, doing so without rinsing the greens first can cause dirt to get onto the flesh of the rutabaga. While edible, the skin is usually bitter even after cooking rutabaga and may be coated in wax to preserve the vegetable during shipping; for this reason, peel it off using a sharp utility knife. At this stage, you can dice, slice, or leave the rutabaga whole; however, cutting it cuts the cooking time significantly.
As with many root vegetables, one of the most popular ways to cook rutabaga is by roasting it. For this method, dice the vegetable into evenly sized cubes and toss the pieces with a small amount of oil. Add any spices or seasonings that suit your tastes and a small amount of salt to aid in the browning process. Place everything on a baking sheet and cook the pieces on a moderately hot setting for 45 minutes to over an hour; in general, rutabagas should be removed from the oven when just tender.
Boiling is one of the most versatile ways to prepare rutabaga, allowing you to cook it whole or in chunks for a quick side dish, or even to make the vegetable tender enough to mash as you would potatoes or cauliflower. To boil rutabaga, place it in a pot of cold water and bring it to a boil. Salt the water, turning the heat down slightly so that it remains at a constant, low boil, and allow the rutabaga to cook until it reaches the desired consistency. Typically, you can cook rutabaga using this method in 10-25 minutes depending on the size of the pieces. Once cooked, you can season and serve the vegetable, add it to another dish or mash it.
Chunks or slices of this vegetable can be steamed or fried for a quick and easy side dish or meal. You can cook rutabaga by placing the pieces in a steaming roasting pan over a pot of simmering water, covering the pot, and then letting the vegetable cook until tender. Smaller pieces or slices of rutabaga can also be tossed in a hot pan with a small amount of oil and seasoned to your liking, then sautéed on their own or with other ingredients. Steaming this vegetable usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes, while frying it typically takes less than 10 minutes.
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