I’m sure you’ve heard that we’re putting a spotlight on rutabaga! Rutabaga isn’t everyone’s go-to produce, but it’s great to incorporate into a wide variety of dishes. It’s just as easy to prepare as potatoes, but lighter in calories and richer in vitamins and nutrients.

Health Benefits:

• Low-Carb
• High-Energy (Potassium & Manganese)
• Metabolism Boost (Phosphorus)
• Stress Combatant (Magnesium)
• Levels Nervous System (Vitamin B6)
• Great Supplement for Fiber, Thiamin, and Calcium

Because it’s a natural pick-me-up, this is a great item to include in your meal-prep for the week. Here are a couple ideas that will help you get it into your lunch box.

Dice into a Hearty Stew

You can never go wrong with comfort food! It’s filling, easy to pack into a heat-safe container, and tastes great all year long.

Pureed Rutabaga

Rutabaga can make a great side dish! For extra flavor, boil diced rutabaga and carrots, and then puree the vegetables with butter, brown sugar, and salt.

Break out the Spiralizer!

Spiralized vegetables is always an easy way to get in all of your nutrients. Like a salad, you can dress it with all of your favorite garnish and dressings. However you choose to prepare your rutabaga, make sure to incorporate it into something you’ll enjoy!