Recognizable by their purple-tinged ring around the top, turnips are a root vegetable that are often mistaken for rutabagas. Yummy in soups and stews, they also can be boiled and mashed for a hearty side dish. Before cooking turnips, give them a quick peel and rinse.
• Turnips (sold by the lb)
• Root vegetable
• Purple ring around the top
• Great in soups and stews
• Can be boiled and mashed after peeling