Swede

The much underestimated swede makes a delicious addition to casseroles and vegetable crumbles.

Mash- or puree it with carrots, parsnips or celeriac, butter and nutmeg

Roast - Cut into chunks with carrots, parsnips, celeriac, and shallots or onions. Toss in seasoned oil mixed with root ginger and shoyu. Roast in a hot oven until brown and juicy - sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Swede and Orange Soup
  • 2 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 500g carrots - chopped
  • 500g swede - chopped
  • 1L vegetable stock
  • ½ tspn nutmeg
  • ½ tspn paprika
  • Rind and juice of 1 large orange
  • 1-2 tbspn fresh parsley - chopped
  • Seasoning
1. Heat oil in a pan, add onions and cook gently for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add carrots and swede and sweat for 10 minutes.
3. Add stock, spices and orange rind and juice.
4. Simmer for 30 minutes, add parsley and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
5. Cool and blend until smooth.

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