5 from 21 votes
Roasted Turnips and Carrots
Roasted Turnips and Carrots offers a simple vegetable side with tender, browned pieces of turnip and carrot, roasted with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. The optional addition of butter and fresh parsley enhances richness and brightness. The result is a warm, slightly caramelized dish that complements many main courses.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
166 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound turnips
- 1 pound carrot
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon butter softened or melted (optional, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced (optional, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven heats, trim and peel the turnips and carrots, cutting them into 1-inch pieces.
- Place the carrots and turnips on a baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Spread them in an even layer on the baking sheet, then sprinkle them with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, until they are tender and browned. After removing the vegetables from the oven, carefully toss them with butter and minced parsley (or you favorite fresh herbs) before serving.
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Notes
- Cool leftovers before storing in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to five days.
- Reheat using microwave or stovetop skillet to maintain texture.
- Freezing is not recommended as texture will become mushy due to high water content in turnips and carrots.
Nutrition Information
Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
737mg
(31%)
Potassium
586mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
19116IU
(382%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 586mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 19116IU | 382% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.