Robert of St Louis wrote:
> The Cook's Fresh Market Web site describes rutabaga as a member of the
> mustard family, like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, radishes, turnips,
> and califlower.
>
> Sometimes this root vegetable is called "Swedes," a reference to its
> popularity among the Swedish. Rutabegas are rich in vitamins A and C
> and also contain potassium, calcium, iron, and niacin.
>
> A cup of rutabaga has only 50 calories.
>

It also has 14.86 grams of carbohydrates. That's for cooked, drained and
mashed without salt. If you like the flavor, it's a good substitute for
mashed potato. Use cream, which doesn't have carbs, instead of milk when
mashing them.

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Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
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