Low Carb Simple Potato Stir Fry

Elevate your low-carb meal game with this vibrant and flavorful Low Carb Simple "Potato" Stir Fry. This clever twist on a classic uses turnips and rutabaga as satisfying, potato-like substitutes, creating a hearty yet guilt-free dish that's perfect for keto and low-carb diets. Tossed with colorful green bell peppers, sweet red onions, and fragrant minced garlic, this quick and easy stir fry is seasoned with a delightful blend of paprika, salt, and black pepper, then finished with a garnish of fresh parsley for a burst of freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe works beautifully as a wholesome side dish or a light, veggie-packed main course. Packed with flavor, crunch, and a nutritious twist, this skillet sensation is proof that low-carb eating can be both delicious and effortless.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Turnips
• 1 medium Rutabaga
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cut the turnip and rutabaga into small cubes (about 1/2-inch).

Step 2

Prepare the vegetables by dicing the green bell pepper and slicing the red onion into thin strips.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves finely.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the turnip and rutabaga cubes to the skillet and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.

Step 6

Add the green bell pepper and red onion to the skillet, continuing to stir-fry for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 8

Season the vegetables with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir to ensure the spices are well distributed.

Step 9

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until all the vegetables are cooked to desired tenderness.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the stir fry with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a side dish or as a light main course for a delightful low-carb meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(823.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	633.5

Total Fat 40.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 7.7mg	0%
Sodium 1848.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Protein 9.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297.8mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 2085.8mg	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: 54.3%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 39.9%