Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of Rutabaga
Serving size, 1 cup, cooked
- Calories 34
- Protein 1.1 grams
- Carbohydrates 7.8 grams
- Dietary Fiber 3.1 grams
- Vitamin D 0 mcg
- Calcium 51.2 mg
- Iron .3 mg
- Potassium 273 mg
Turnip Greens
Serving size, 1 cup, cooked
- Calories 20
- Protein 1.1 grams
- Carbohydrates 4.3 grams
- Dietary Fiber 3.5 grams
- Vitamin D 0 mcg
- Calcium 136 mg
- Iron .8 mg
- Potassium 202 mg
Preparation & Serving
When selecting for good quality, choose rutabagas that are heavy for their size and free of soft spots or cracks. Look for smooth, firm vegetables with a nice round shape. Avoid rutabagas with punctures, deep cuts, cracks, or signs of decay.
Rutabagas will keep for months in a cool storage place. They store well in plastic bags in a refrigerator or cold cellar. Store unwashed rutabagas in a plastic bag for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. Store only mature vegetables of good quality.
Home Preservation
Canning is not recommended for home canning.
Freezing
- Select young, medium-sized rutabagas.
- Cut off tops, wash and peel.
- Cubed:Cut into cubes and water blanch 3 minutes. Cool, drain and pack, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal and freeze.
- Mashed: Cut into chunks and cook until tender in boiling water. Drain, mash, cool and pack into containers, leaving headspace. Seal and freeze.
