Rutabaga Update-NYE

Tried roasting with Brussels sprouts.....VERY GOOD.  This is what I did:

washed and cut in 1/2 fresh Brussels sprouts

Peeled and cubed rutabaga

In a large bowl, tossed the Brussels and rutabaga with olive oil, fresh chopped garlic, low sodium soy sauce and sesame seeds

spread on a baking sheet and baked in 450 degree oven until browning.....(not sure how long because I was also drinking a martini so I just kept an eye on it!!)

Very delicious, will definitely have this again.

I may have to try this, I've never had rutabaga either.  The only recipes I've ever seen with it used was pies with strawberries and rutabaga.  I think it's more of a northern thing than southern.

I think maybe you are thinking of rhubarb?  Whi*****identally is also a Northern thing (I believe) (my aunt Jo (from Wisconsin) made rhubarb pies every year)

A rutabaga is a large root-think turnip on steroids- and the "flesh" is light yellow in color, the texture similar to a potato, and the flavor very much like cabbage/cauliflower--I was very surprised at how good it is, and that I had never tried it.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!  Now I'm going to scour the veggie department and see what else I've been missing!

Haha yes you are right.  I've never tried either and hey they both start with an "R", just joking.  I will see if I can find them locally as I'm always up to trying new foods.

HOOOO boy, do I love rhubarb and berries!! 

I grew up eating Brussels sprouts, parsnips, rutabagas and turnips. Love them!! Glad you enjoy them as well!