![]() Of course, you know carrots, but did you also know they come in variations of color like red, purple, yellow and orange. When picking out rutabagas, look for no marks or bruises and make sure that it’s heavy in weight and has a mild and musty smell. The rutabaga is loaded with vitamin C and is a diuretic, similar to both the turnip and the parsnip. Rutabagas are a cross between the savoy cabbage and the turnip. Whereas the Turnip is encircled by purple at the top by the stem. The rutabaga can be commonly mistaken for a turnip, but when you look at the two, side by side, notice how the purple color runs to the bottom of the rutabaga. Pick out a beautiful, unbruised, and heavy in weight turnip for the freshest and best flavor. The inner part of the turnip resembles a radish in taste and use. The older the turnips, the more bitter the greens. You can also use the greens in cooked dishes. Turnip “greens,” or the top of the turnip, can be eaten in salads. The insides, however, are white and can easily be mistaken for rutabagas. When they’re underground, the turnips are white and as they emerge from the soil the turnips turn purple where the light has hit them. They are a descendent from European origins and like the parsnip the turnip is also a diuretic as well as a refreshing and revitalizing root vegetable. These purple, white and very round veggies are extremely rich in vitamin C as well. Raw, fried, boiled or roasted parsnips are actually very popular in some traditional holiday feasts. Remove their skin right before cooking or after they have been cooked to prevent oxidation and browning of the flesh. Unusual as they are to look at, parsnips are a delicious addition to any root vegetable mixture. They are loaded with vitamin C and help to relieve headaches, muscle aches and bloating. The parsnip looks like a beautiful white carrot, but they are much stronger in flavor. However, in these cold winter months, they can be a perfect addition to your weekly menu and fit in wherever potatoes are present. They’re funny to look at and are not the go-to vegetables for most everyday dishes. ![]() Root vegetables may not appeal to you on first glance.
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