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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.

Quick facts

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

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

How much do rutabagas weigh?

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

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

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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