Description
Enjoy simple, sweet, and flavorful roasted turnips. This easy recipe transforms humble root vegetables into tender, caramelized bites perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Purple Top Turnips, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or Melted Ghee
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Herbs (e.g., parsley), optional garnish
- 1 tablespoon Zest of Lemon, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Peel the purple top turnips if you prefer, then chop them into even-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss chopped turnips with olive oil or melted ghee, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Spread the seasoned turnips out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for about 30-40 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- Toss the roasted turnips with chopped fresh herbs and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Coconut oil can be used as a substitute for olive oil or ghee.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preferences.
- Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg