5.0 from 21 votes
Roasted Turnips and Carrots
An easy vegetable side dish made with a few basic ingredients!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 166 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound turnips
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened or melted (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced (optional)
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
- Nutritional information includes optional butter.
- Storing: To store leftovers let the vegetable cool to room temperature, then transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat using the microwave or in a skillet on the stove.
- To store leftovers let the vegetable cool to room temperature, then transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat using the microwave or in a skillet on the stove.
- Freezing: I do not recommend freezing this vegetable side dish as it will lose its texture and become mushy when defrosted as both vegetables have high water content. For best results, consume within 4-5 days.
- : I do not recommend freezing this vegetable side dish as it will lose its texture and become mushy when defrosted as both vegetables have high water content. For best results, consume within 4-5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
737mg
(31%)
Potassium
586mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
19116IU
(382%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.