sown & uprooted

To be honest, for years I did not know about swedes. I didn’t know what they look like, what they taste like, where they come from, where to buy them, what they do for you, or how to use them. I was surprised to discover that the cheap, staple winter vegetable comes with so many different benefits…I felt stupefied for having neglected it for sooo long. Simply deferring swede as unknown root vegetable, trying it out, never crossed my mind.

Do you know what I mean? There are so many things in the vegetable aisle we never try, simply because they look alien to us. I make a conscious effort now, almost turning it into a game, to find new items in the supermarket and give them a try. I encourage you to do the same!

Twice, the nowadays almost forgotten root vegetable, was the main staple food item that millions of people relied on in the harsh winters of 1916/17 and 1946/47. It is cheap, it is a widely available seasonal vegetable, native to our geological region, easy to grow and it is very versatile in its use. Making it the perfect ingredient for a health busting low budget meal.

Here are a few ideas on how to use it in your kitchen:

Eat it raw:

• It is almost sweet in its flavour. It tastes similar to a cabbage turnip (sometimes referred to as kohlrabi) but has less of that sharp cabbage flavour.
• Grate it together with apples and carrots. Drizzle some fresh pressed orange juice over it and sprinkle some nuts on top. Adding pomegranate is also a favourite of mine.

Juice it – with its soft taste, it is the perfect addition to any green juices as well as our Natural Resistance: A Magic Ginger Shot Recipe to Boost your Immune System.

Eat it warm:

• Mix it into your mashed potatoes for that extra nutty sweet flavour
• Mix it together with carrots, potatoes and some bone broth for a hearty stew
• Like it roasted? Cut it into stripes and throw it into the oven alongside some roast potatoes
• Cut the turnip into discs, cover them in egg and panko (or bread crumps, or a mix with almond flower), fry them and enjoy your vegetarian Schnitzel.

Above are only some ideas, for the seemingly unlimited uses of turnips in all its shapes and flavours. Though there is an other benefit, then simply its versatility. Swedes contain the sulphur-containing antioxidant, which is known to have positive anti-cancerous properties. Just like its buddy cale!

So what is not to love about the plant? I hope I could inspire you to give this vegetable a try next time you see it in the isle.

-with love-

Corina

sown & uprooted

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Please note: As with all things in life, some things will have ripple effects and the amounts make the difference. So please don’t overdose for example by using too many supplements additionally to a well balanced diet. Especially if you are on medication, suffer a medical condition, are prone to allergic reactions and during pregnancy it’s recommended to seek medical advisory before starting any self medication.