Peel the thick outer skin
Slice or dice the flesh
Eat it raw in salads or slaws
Dip raw sticks in hummus or yogurt dip
Roast it with oil, salt, and pepper
Steam or boil it until tender
Mash it like potatoes
Add it to soups or stews
Stir-fry it with other vegetables
Grate it into fritters or pancakes
Pickle it for a crunchy snack
Eat the young leaves cooked like greens