Rutabaga Fries

### Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Place the rutabaga on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut it vertically down the middle through the stalk. This creates two equal halves that can rest flat on the cutting board and make it easier to continue prepping 3. With each rutabaga half on its flat side, slice each half into semi-circles. You can cut them into ½ inch thickness. 4. Lay the pieces on a cutting board and slice them into spears or sticks to mimic the shape of french fries. Place them in a large bowl for mixing seasonings. 5. In a bowl, add in seasonings of preference. Then drizzle some olive oil all over the fries and rub them together so they’re all well coated by the oil and seasoning. 6. You want to line up the rutabaga spears with enough room between them so they’re not touching. This helps to create a more crispy factor so the rutabaga fries don’t turn out mushy. 7. Combine rutabaga spears with oil and spices, and toss until evenly coated. 8. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the rutabaga spears halfway through; they should be cooked through and crisped on the outside.

Recipe by by Yumna Jawad. Photo: Yumna Jawad, “Rutabaga Fries,” 2021, https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/oven-baked-rutabaga-fries/