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This unsung hero of the root veg family, otherwise known as Swedish turnip or neep, is versatile and super-affordable. While less sweet than some root veg, when cooked, swede’s natural earthy sweetness shines through, producing interesting sides dishes as well as mains. Get inspired with our swede recipes.
Tesco magazine's editor Lauren Rose-Smith shares her mum's recipe for lamb stew. Comfort in a bowl, this winter warmer makes a great alternative to Sunday lunch or serve midweek and freeze extra portions. Try serving it with fresh crusty bread to mop up the juices – zero leftovers!
If you're looking for a healthy and delicious way to get more root vegetables into your diet, switch up your standard mashed potatoes at your next roast dinner for this carrot and swede mash
This creamy swede and sage dish has a distinct earthy, sweet flavour, perfect for pairing with many meat dishes
Swede has a sweet, buttery and nutty flavour, perfect for adding to potatoes to liven up your midweek mash. Serve with sausages, a pie or your Sunday roast.
We bet you've never thought of adding roasted swede to your tacos but why not give it a try? Add a sprinkle of blue Stilton and a quick pickled onion to pimp your taco Tuesday.
Swede is a buttery root vegetable that's very versatile
With a rainbow of earthy root veg and succulent pork sausages, this tasty traybake recipe is the perfect winter comfort food
Welcome in the beginning of the autumnal harvest with golden swede, filled with big flavours in this healthy vegan soup
Swap out nut roast and serve up this vegan mushroom hotpot for an alternative Christmas main. Totally vegan and gluten-free, the intense veggie filling combines mushrooms, swede and lentils in a rich porcini gravy, topped with crispy golden potatoes.
Give your Christmas veg a spicy twist with this fragrant Thai red curry. This easy one-pot is a great vegan and gluten-free option for your Boxing Day celebrations.
Bring out the slow-cooker for this colourful, autumnal ratatouille. It's so simple to throw together and the rice adds a hearty element. There's even leftover veg to knock up a delicious tart for lunch the next day!
You can't do much better than sumptuous slow-cooked beef and this quick-to-prep braised beef makes for a tender dish with meat that falls off the fork. Cooked on a bed of root vegetables, you can file this one under cosy warming dinner.
Warm up a cold winter's day with this delicious beef and red wine casserole. Wintery root veg such as swede and carrots, and aromatic rosemary and thyme meld together beautifully after several hours in the slow cooker.
This may look tricky but don’t be put off by the number of ingredients in the laksa paste
You can add any extra seasonal veg that you like to this delicious pie.
A gorgeous wintery shepherd's pie with lentils, lamb mince, and swede and topped with chunky potatoes. The filling and nourishing lentils and swede add texture and flavour. This dish can also be frozen, perfect for those times when a home-cooked ready meal is in order.
Make these vegan burritos for a healthy Mexican-inspired fakeaway. Filled with gochuhang-spiced swede, a corn salsa and rice, these wraps will soon become a family favourite.
These golden parcels are stuffed with spicy beef filling and delicious, mild, and buttery swede.
In this warming winter pie, the beef, carrot and swede filling is cooked with ale to give a lovely depth of flavour
This is a real winter warmer: curry and pie combine for a delicious twist on the classic keema, with this beef curry topped with root veg mash. It's a winner for those short on time as it uses a ready-made paste and carrot and swede mash.
A hearty steak pie that can be prepared ahead and pulled out of the freezer when it's needed – the perfect Christmas meal for all the family
A hearty and healthy Tuscan-inspired soup
These healthy, low-cost flatbreads are a tasty twist on potato farls and make a great base for brunch, lunch or a filling snack.
With root veg and chicken livers, this cassoulet is the ultimate winter warmer
Swede, or ‘neeps’, is traditionally served with haggis and tatties (potatoes) in Scotland
We've given classic swede and carrot mash a glow up by adding a dash of miso for the ultimate umami side. This vegan dish will be a great addition to your Christmas dinner.
This recipe is great for kids! You can make these delicious rostis any size that you like but children love little mini ones spread with cream cheese, ricotta cheese or, for a more healthy variation, top with cottage cheese.
Swedes are sweeter than turnips and really take this simple, seasonal gnocchi recipe to the next level
Out of the ordinary yet undeniably classic, this Italian beef heart ragu is mouthwateringly tasty
This wonderful winter pie recipe is packed with warming flavours of cayenne and cumin.
A North-African inspired favourite, this vegetarian tagine makes the most out of winter's delicious root vegetables for a gently spiced and warming supper.
Derek Sarno, Executive Chef for Tesco, has created this vibrant vegan salad recipe as a brilliant summer sharing platter everyone can enjoy. Full of colour, texture and a wicked cashew dressing this feast of a salad is great for using up veg.
This harissa roasted swede is a useful winter side dish for serving alongside grilled meat. Spicy and crisp in places, serve with creamy greek yoghurt mixed with extra harissa for an additional spice kick.