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    Home » Dinner » Rutabaga Pommes Anna - Low Carb Potato Substitute

    December 19, 2015

    Rutabaga Pommes Anna - Low Carb Potato Substitute

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    Pommes Anna is a classic French dish of thinly sliced, beautifully layered potatoes bathed in melted butter. Not exactly keto friendly, until I put my spin on it. The carb count was dramatically reduced by replacing the starchy, high carb potato with rutabaga and the results are heavenly. Rutabagas can be an excellent low carb potato substitute.

    Even if you aren't on a low carb or keto diet, this dish is so good.

    Don't forget to PIN it for later! ?

    Rutabaga Pommes Anna [Recipe]

    Pommes Anna | Rutabaga Recipes | Low Carb Vegetables | Keto Recipes

    Pommes Anna is a gorgeous dish that can be particularly impressive when served at dinner parties. It was simple to prepare and I found the layering process to be quite fun. Although this recipe does require a bit of hands-on work up front, the techniques are easy enough that even a beginner cook can pull this dish off.

    Pro tip: the more intricate the layers, the bigger the “wow factor” for your family and friends.
    Pommes Anna | Rutabaga Recipes | Low Carb Vegetables | Keto Recipes | Potato Substitute

    To keep the carb count to a minimum and help with portion control, I made the Rutabaga Pommes Anna miniature sized (inspired by this bon appetit recipe). Each one is a perfect portion, although it is admittedly difficult to stop after just one.

    Pommes Anna | Rutabaga Recipes | Low Carb Vegetables | Keto Recipes | Potato SubstituteA few quick suggestions:

    If you are going the mini route as I did, a muffin tin will serve you well. The muffin wells will contain the melted butter and prevent a huge mess.

    If you decide to make this dish using the traditional skillet method, be sure to butter or grease the skillet before layering the rutabaga to prevent the vegetable from sticking.

    Keep an eye on how big your portions are! Rutabaga is a great low carb potato substitute, but the carb count can easily creep up if you go overboard. A scale is always the safest way to track your macros.

    For best visual results, the rutabaga should be sliced paper thin and uniformly. A mandolin slicer would be particularly useful for this. I did not have a mandolin on hand, so my cuts turned out a little wonky and uneven. But even with that, it still turned out over-the-top tasty and easy on the eyes. Naturally, I have to share!

    Rutabaga Pommes Anna [Recipe]

    Starchy potato is replaced with rutabaga to cream miniature pommes anna with fraction of the carbs
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, French
    Special Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 12
    Serving Size: 38 g
    Net Carbs: 2.1g
    Author: Tasha

    Ingredients

    • 2 rutabagas small, thinly sliced
    • ½ stick butter
    • 2 tablespoons thyme fresh, chopped
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Slice rutabaga thinly using a mandolin or knife. Reserve the sliced rutabaga in a bowl.
    • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
    • Add thyme to melted butter once completely melted. Reduce heat to medium-low and continuously stir for approximately 2 minutes.
    • Pour the melted butter herb mixture over the sliced rutabaga. Ensure the slices are evenly coated.
    • Arrange and layer the rutabaga slices, dividing among the muffin tins. Get creative in layering! (I transitioned from larger slices on bottom to smaller on top, overlapping each slice in a circular pattern.)
    • Drizzle any remaining butter over your rutabaga arrangement.
    • Cover the muffin tin with foil.
    • Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil.
    • Continue baking uncovered for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition information is based on a single serving and is provided as a convenience for Ketogasm readers. Data may vary based on brand and recipe variation. Click here for more detailed nutrition information.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Rutabaga Pommes Anna [Recipe]
    Serving Size
     
    38 g
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    46.2
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    3.9
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    397.4
    mg
    17
    %
    Potassium
     
    101.3
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    2.9
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.8
    g
    3
    %
    Sugar
     
    1.4
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    0.4
    g
    1
    %
    Net Carbs
     
    2.1
    g
    4
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Pommes Anna | Rutabaga Recipes | Low Carb Vegetables | Keto Recipes | Potato Substitute

    Rutabagas can serve as a low carb potato substitute for a variety of other dishes as well. Whether it's fries, hash, or mash - the possibilities are truly endless. What are are your favorite low carb potato substitutes? Be sure to comment and let me know!

    Mini Rutabaga Pommes Anna [Recipe] - Low Carb
    Tasha
    Tasha

    Hi, I'm Tasha–nutritionist, recipe developer, and multi-published cookbook author.

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    Comments

    1. Tiffany says

      January 23, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      These look incredible! I can't wait to try them 🙂

      Reply
    2. Debbie says

      March 04, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      Do you think daikon radish or a combo of daikon & rutabaga would work with this recipe? Looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Tasha says

        March 04, 2016 at 1:38 pm

        That sounds amazing!! I've never tried it, but radish and butter is a classic combination. I think it would definitely be worth a go! If you so try it out, let me know how it turns out. What a great idea!

        Reply
        • Debbie says

          March 04, 2016 at 2:30 pm

          Tried the combo of daikon & rutabaga will see how it turns out. It's in the oven now!

          Reply
          • Tasha says

            March 04, 2016 at 3:33 pm

            Yesss! So excited to hear how it goes!

            Reply
    3. SallyBR says

      July 20, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      Made them last week, and shall blog about them in a few days.... with credit to you, of course!

      one thing I noticed with mine is that they collapse a lot during baking, so I should have added a lot more slices to each muffin tin. At any rate, this recipe is a real keeper, the only problem is not wolfing down 8 of those... 😉

      I will send you a note when my post goes live, ok?

      Reply
      • Tasha says

        July 20, 2016 at 3:34 pm

        Of course! Glad you liked them!

        Reply
    4. SallyBR says

      July 24, 2016 at 5:07 am

      here it is, if you'd like to take a look!

      https://bewitchingkitchen.com/2016/07/24/rutabagas-anna/

      Reply

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