Roasted Turnips Recipe
Roasted Turnips are a delicious addition to any meal! Made with a blend of turnips, shallots, spices, and butter, this easy recipe yields bites that are crisp, tender, and beautifully caramelized.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds turnips with purple tops cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 2 shallots thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 teaspoons minced dried chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter cut into about 10 pieces
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450˚F.
- Place turnips and shallots in a 9x13 baking dish and toss them with the olive oil.
- To the turnips, add the chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; toss gently to combine. Scatter the butter pieces over the top.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender, stirring them halfway through cooking. If the turnips are cut larger than suggested, you will need to roast them a bit longer or until tender.
- Remove from oven and taste for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
- Garnish with parsley and pepper flakes, and serve.
Notes
- Cleaning: Turnips should be well-cleaned, as they can have dirt on their surface.
- Peeling: While not mandatory, peeling helps to get a softer texture.
- Slicing: They can be cut into wedges, cubes, or slices.
- Roasting Temperature: Typically, turnips are roasted at a high temperature, and it can take up to 30 minutes to get them crispy and golden brown. The cooking time will depend on the size of the turnips.
- Flavoring: A dash of maple syrup or honey can bring out their natural sweetness.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
