Gluten Free Lemon Rutabaga Hash
Rutabaga is one of those underrated root vegetables that absolutely shines when you give it a little heat and patience, and this hash delivers on every front. The technique here is key — parboiling the cubes first and then searing them in coconut oil gets you that deeply golden, caramelized crust without the centers turning to mush. Turmeric and ginger bring a warm, earthy backbone, while the bright hit of lemon zest and fresh lemon juice at the finish keeps everything tasting light and lively. Fresh thyme and parsley round it all out so the dish feels genuinely herbaceous rather than heavy. Because every single ingredient is naturally free of gluten, there's no need to audit labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. This is the kind of skillet dish that makes a satisfying weeknight side or a hearty plant-based main when you want something a little different from the usual potato hash rotation.
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4 servings
- 1 large rutabaga (about 1.5 lb), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rutabaga cubes and cook for 6–8 minutes, until just barely fork-tender at the edges but still firm at the center — they should not be fully cooked through. Drain well and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the parboiled rutabaga in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes, until the undersides are deep golden brown. Stir and continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the cubes are golden on most sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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