Swede is a root vegetable that is a cross between a turnip and a cabbage. It has a bulbous shape with a purple-green skin and a yellow-orange flesh inside. They are a popular ingredient in traditional British cuisine, so you may remember it from your school dinners!

They are actually a great source of fibre, vitamins, and minerals, so are a great veg choice, and they have a slightly sweet and nutty flavour when cooked. Swedes can be boiled, mashed, roasted, or used in soups and stews, and are often paired with other root vegetables like carrots and potatoes.