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What Are Rutabagas and How Can I Use Them?

If rutabagas have turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use them with confidence and how to choose them, cook them, store them, what to substitute, and 6 recipes to try them in.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, cubes (170g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 66Calories from Fat 3
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 14.9g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 10.2
Protein 2.2g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 53%
Calcium 8% Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Food group

Rutabagas are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do rutabagas weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup, cubes 170 grams
1 cup, mashed 240 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

In Chinese:芜菁甘蓝
British (UK) term: Rutabagas
en français:rutabagas
en español:colinabos

Recipes using rutabagas

There are 6 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Rutabaga-Potato Casserole

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Scandinavian rutabaga and potato casserole (lanttulaatikko) with cream, dark corn syrup, and warm spices. A slow-baked Finnish holiday side for Christmas dinner.

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Glazed Vegetables

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Glazed root vegetables with turnip, rutabaga, sweet potato, and winter squash baked in a brown sugar, ginger, and apple cider vinegar glaze, finished with toasted walnuts. Holiday side-dish gold.

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Root Vegetable Hash

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Root vegetable hash mashes boiled rutabaga, carrots, and red potatoes with butter for a rustic textured side. A British-style smash with sweet earthy depth and skin-on flecks.

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Rutabaga Pudding (Irish)

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Irish rutabaga pudding baked from mashed rutabaga with bread crumbs, egg, butter, and a touch of sugar. A traditional side dish with a creamy, custard-like texture and earthy sweetness.

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Irish Lamb Stew with Root Vegetables & Green Peas

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Irish Lamb Stew with Root Vegetables and Green Peas recipe

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Roasted Root Vegetables With Cumin & Coriander

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Roasted root vegetables with ground cumin and coriander: sweet potato, parsnip, rutabaga, and turnip tossed in warm Middle Eastern spices and roasted until evenly browned. A simple four-root side finished with fresh cilantro.

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