If you’re craving fries but don’t want to ingest a boatload of salt and grease, this it the recipe for you! Rutabaga is a sweeter seasonal alternative to the ubiquitous potato, and they taste oh-so-delicious when dipped into (homemade!) vegan basil mayonnaise.
Ingredients Fries:
- 1 rutabaga
- 1/2 tablespoon dry oregano
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients Mayo:
- Scant 1/2 cup soy milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard seeds
- 1 handful basil
- Scant 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions Fries:
1. Peel the rutabaga and slice it into even sized strips.
2. Place the slices on a baking tray with parchment paper and season with spices and oil.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400F and stir them halfway.
Instructions Mayo:
1. Blend soy milk, lemon juice, garlic, basil, and mustard seeds with a hand mixer.
2. Slowly pour in olive oil and season to tease with salt and pepper.
3. Leave in the fridge to thicken