🧾 Ingredients
- 1 medium rutabaga (~1 lb / 450 g), peeled and cut into fries
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 scoop unflavored or savory protein powder (optional, adds protein without flavor)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare rutabaga fries
- Peel and cut rutabaga into fry-shaped sticks (~¼–½ inch thick).
- Toss with oil, protein powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3️⃣ Bake
- Spread fries in a single layer on the baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
4️⃣ Serve
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot with keto-friendly dipping sauce (e.g., garlic mayo or sugar-free ketchup).
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approx., serves 3)
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Protein: 8 g (with protein powder)
- Fat: 7 g
- Total Carbs: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Net Carbs: 6 g
✅ Low-carb & keto-friendly
✅ High-protein with added protein powder
✅ Crispy & flavorful
💡 Tips & Variations
- Extra crisp: soak rutabaga sticks 10 minutes in cold water, then dry thoroughly
- Spicy: add chili powder or cayenne
- Cheesy: sprinkle Parmesan in the last 5 minutes of baking
- Air fryer option: 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway
