When are Rutabagas in Season?
- Fall
- Winter
Rutabagas are root vegetables that have a waxy, smooth skin and a yellow or white flesh with a slightly sweet, slightly bitter flavor. Use a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler to remove the skin before cooking. Rutabagas can be boiled, mashed, steamed, or roasted and added to soups, stews, and casseroles.
Fun fact: Rutabagas are a combination of a turnip and a cabbage.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Turnip/Rutabaga Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 13.4 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Turnip and Rutabaga - Preservation Handout (PDF, 2.7 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Rutabaga Activity Book (PDF, 1.4 MB). SNAP-Ed. University of the District of Columbia. Center for Nutrition, Diet, and Health.
Additional Resources
- Rutabaga Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Rutabagas Are Abundant! NC State University and A&T State University Cooperative Extension.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Rutabagas. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Rutabagas. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 medium rutabaga ( 386g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 143 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g |
| Total Sugars | 17 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 13 mg |
| Potassium | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 46 mg |
| Iron | 9 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 107 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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