Side dishe for 4
Brown Sugar Roasted Rutabaga
Rutabaga cubes roast until tender, then finish with butter, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper for a warm side dish.
Typical price
$6.81for 4 servings
$1.70 per serving$6.81 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Radishes, turnips, rutabaga$1.99/lb typical | 3 lb | $5.97Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.81 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 lb rutabaga
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Peel the rutabaga and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss the cubes with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper, then spread them in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Roast for 45 minutes, turning the cubes after 25 minutes.
- Melt the butter with the brown sugar, toss it with the roasted rutabaga, and bake for 5 more minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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