Rutabaga

Nutrition Information:

Rutabagas are a good source of Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamins C and E, as well as folate, phosphorus and selenium. Rutabagas are good for bowel health, and promote heart health and lower risk of stroke.

Storage Tips:

Rutabagas can keep for months in cool storage places. They store well in plastic bags in the fridge. Store without washing, just wash and peel prior to use. Rutabaga must be blanched before it can be frozen.

Uses:

Rutabaga are delicious raw or cooked, and can be used in salads, roasted, mashed with potatoes, used in soups, stews and casseroles.

Recipe Ideas:

• Try this Raw Rutabaga Salad with Apples from itsavegworldafterall.com.

• From whereismyspoon.com, this hearty Swede Soup (Rutabaga Soup) is perfect for winter.

• Swap out your potatoes for this Easy Mashed Rutabagas recipe from thespruceeats.com.

• From deliciouslittlebits.com, this recipe for Roasted Rutabaga is simple and tasty.