Honeyed Rutabaga with Caramelized Onions

Transform your dinner table with the rustic yet elegant flavors of Honeyed Rutabaga with Caramelized Onions, a dish that masterfully balances sweet, savory, and earthy notes. This recipe celebrates the humble rutabaga, elevating it with a golden drizzle of honey, fresh thyme, and tender, melt-in-your-mouth caramelized onions. Cooked to perfection in butter and olive oil, the rutabagas are lightly steamed for a fork-tender texture before being coated in a delicate glaze, creating an irresistible combination of flavor and texture. Perfect as a side dish for roasted meats or a vegetarian companion to hearty mains, this 40-minute recipe is as comforting as it is impressive. With its wholesome ingredients, bold flavors, and easy preparation, Honeyed Rutabaga with Caramelized Onions is a must-try addition to your seasonal or holiday menu!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium rutabaga
• 2 large yellow onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Peel the rutabagas and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice the onions thinly into half-moons and set aside.

Step 3

In a large, deep skillet or sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and caramelized. Reduce the heat to medium-low if the onions start to brown too quickly.

Step 5

Once the onions are caramelized, remove them from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Increase the heat to medium.

Step 7

Add the cubed rutabagas to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper and toss to coat in the oil and butter.

Step 8

Pour in 1 cup of water and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the rutabagas steam and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fork-tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low and drizzle the honey over the rutabagas. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 10

Sprinkle in the fresh thyme leaves and return the caramelized onions to the skillet. Stir everything together gently.

Step 11

Cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the honey to create a light glaze over the rutabagas and onions.

Step 12

Remove from heat and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 13

Serve warm as a side dish to roasted meats, poultry, or as a vegetarian main course companion.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1431.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1323.8

Total Fat 87.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 81.2mg	0%
Sodium 3632.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 83.3g
Protein 12.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 440.0mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 2939.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 38.8%