rutabaga

[roo-tuh-bey-guh]

rutabaga Definition

a root vegetable that is a cross between a cabbage and a turnip, with yellow flesh and a slightly sweet taste.

Using rutabaga: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rutabaga" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm making a stew with rutabaga and beef.

• Example

  Rutabaga is a common ingredient in Scandinavian cuisine.

• Example

  The farmer harvested a large crop of rutabagas this season.

rutabaga Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rutabaga

• swede
• neep
• yellow turnip

Phrases with rutabaga

• rutabaga greens

  the leaves and stems of the rutabaga plant, often used in cooking

  Example

  I sautéed the rutabaga greens with garlic and olive oil.

• rutabaga mash

  a dish made by mashing cooked rutabaga with butter, milk, and seasonings

  Example

  I served the roast beef with a side of rutabaga mash.

• rutabaga fries

  a healthier alternative to french fries made by cutting rutabaga into thin strips and baking or frying them

  Example

  I seasoned the rutabaga fries with salt and pepper before baking them in the oven.

Origins of rutabaga

from Swedish dialectal 'rotabagge', meaning 'root ram'

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Summary: rutabaga in Brief

A 'rutabaga' [roo-tuh-bey-guh] is a root vegetable that is a cross between a cabbage and a turnip. It has yellow flesh and a slightly sweet taste, and is commonly used in Scandinavian cuisine. Examples of dishes include 'rutabaga mash' and 'rutabaga fries.'