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Roasted Turnips
This easy Roasted Turnips recipe with herbs and nutmeg takes just 30 minutes. It's a great low-carb and low-calorie alternative to potatoes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lb 900g turnips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
To serve (optional)
- Sprigs of thyme and/or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
- Peel the turnips and cut into similarly sized chunks (about 1 inch).
- Toss the turnip chunks in the oil and nutmeg, then spread out in a single layer on baking sheets. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the turnips for about 30 minutes until soft and golden, flipping halfway through. The time will depend on the size of your turnip pieces, so check and adjust the cooking time accordingly. Serve warm.
- If desired, serve topped with thyme.
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Notes
- What does roasted turnip taste like? While raw turnips have a slightly spicy flavor, when cooked they become nutty and earthy.
- How do you get the bitterness out of turnips? Raw turnips will often have a bitter flavor. The best way to combat this is by cooking the turnip either by boiling or roasting in the oven.
- Do you peel turnips before you cook them? While baby turnips do not need to be peeled, regular-sized turnips are best when peeled as the outside can harbor dirt and impurities which can affect the taste of the cooked turnips.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
434mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.