What is Rutabaga? 3 Easy Recipes

What is Rutabaga? 3 Easy Recipes

What happens if you cross a cabbage with a turnip? Rutabaga happens. It is also called swede and is super popular in Nordic cuisine and is cooked in a variety of ways: boiled, mashed, roasted, fried, in casseroles, and stews. It has a strong and interesting peppery flavor.

Rutabaga is a root vegetable, part of the cruciferous family, and a resistant starch. It has antioxidant properties and is rich in Vitamin C, iron, and beta-carotene.  It is a source of manganese and potassium, rich in prebiotic fiber, thiamin, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.

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Rutabaga and Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet and peppery, this dish is a delicious and healthy replacement for fried potatoes.

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Rutabaga Noodle Persillade

In need of something to spiralize? Try these rutabaga noodles with parsley and garlic.

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Rutabaga Casserole with Walnut and Chestnut Crumble

Rutabaga makes great casseroles. Try this recipe with walnut and chestnut crumble.

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