Friend of Julie: Oven Baked Rutabaga Fries

Here's a recipe that is as healthy as it is tasty. The rutabaga, also known as turnip or yellow turnip, is a root vegetable that is high in antioxidant and anti-cancer compounds. According to Dr Mercola, "Beta-carotene-rich rutabagas are also an excellent source of potassium and manganese (for energy), and a good source of fiber, thiamin, vitamin B6 (helps support the nervous system), calcium (for strong bones), magnesium (helps absorb calcium and combat stress), and phosphorus (helps metabolize proteins and sugars)."

Oven Baked Rutabaga Fries

Ingredients

• 2 rutabaga (swede turnips)
• 1-2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Ariosto potato seasoning (contains: juniper, sage, and marjoram as well as basil, rosemary, and salt)
• 1 tsp Ariosto chili garlic seasoning (contains: salt, rosemary, garlic, sage, juniper, bay leaves, oregano, parsley, and garlic)
• grated Parmesan cheese, to sprinkle on top

Ariosto seasonings are available via Amazon.com.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. Peel the skin off the rutabaga and julienne it. 
3. Use a good sharp knife to cut the rutabaga into equal french fry (not too skinny) size pieces.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Layer the rutabaga slices on the paper and sprinkle with olive oil and seasonings. 
6. Mix well.
7. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing after 10 minutes or so, so that they bake even.

Serving Options

• Once baked, lightly sprinkle top of fries with grated Parmesan cheese. 
• Serve with ketchup.

Recipe and photo source: Novice Housewife