This Rutabaga Hash with Cabbage Bacon and Leeks is a delicious and easy to make low carb, keto friendly and gluten free side dish. If you’re missing starchy vegetables on a low carb diet, you will fall in love with this side. It has the great mouthfeel and taste of a potato hash, with way fewer carbs, but an abundance of nutrients. This super savory side dish will become a household favorite. Make it in one skillet for no mess!
22ouncesrutabaga, peeled and diced (about 1 large rutabaga)
6ouncesgreen cabbage, chopped (about half a head of green cabbage, hard parts removed)
4ouncesleeks, cut into strips(white parts only of 1 leek, green stems removed)
3tablespoonsavocado oil (or any cooking oil or butter)
1teaspoonsalt(or to taste)
½teaspoonblack pepper (or to taste)
1teaspoonItalian seasoning (optional, and to taste)
8ouncesbacon, cut into pieces
basil for garnish (totally optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Add avocado oil, followed by rutabaga, cabbage, leeks, and bacon to the cast iron skillet.
Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, then take the veggies out, and mix around before returning to oven for another 20-30 minutes, because you want all the vegetables to get a little crisp on them.
Finally, garnish with basil if you want, then eat!
Notes
Store in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.