Rutabagas

Rutabagas are an edible root vegetable in the cabbage family. It is often confused with a turnip, because it resembles an over sized turnip. While related, the two vegetables are actually entirely different. The rutabaga is very large, round and has a yellow-fleshed bulbous root.

Their taste resembles that of turnips together with cabbage. They are generally eaten in a cooked form, although some people add thinly chopped raw rutabaga to salads. It can also be roasted with other root vegetables, boiled, or baked. Its comforting flavor brings cheer to fall and winter vegetable dishes, soups, and stews.

One of the most traditional preparations is to mash rutabagas with potatoes, butter, and cream; a popular dish made in both Scotland and Scandinavia.

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Rutabaga Nutrional Facts | Lakeside Organics