Roasted Turnips are a simple, healthy, and nutritious vegetable side dish that pairs well with almost any weeknight meal. This potato alternative dish is low-calorie, paleo-friendly, vegan, whole30 approved, and ready in just under an hour!
I originally shared this recipe on 2/15/19. I have updated the post to share it with you again today.
In a bowl, mix together dill, parsley, chives, and garlic with remaining 1 tbsp oil. Zest and juice the lemon and add both to the herbs. Stir to combine. Remove turnips from oven and spoon herb mixture on top, tossing to coat.
Step 2: Roast Turnips
Transfer the turnips to a baking sheet and place them in the oven. Roast for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Why We Love This Recipe For Roasted Turnips
Whether you are a seasoned pro at cooking turnips, or this is your first time, this easy roasted turnip recipe is the perfect one to try.
Turning these purple topped root veggies into golden delicious roasted turnips — ones that are creamy white and tender on the inside and perfectly caramelized on the outside — is a simple cooking technique to learn.
If turnips are a new to you veggie, not only are you probably wanting to know how to cook turnips but you may be surprised to know that they are relatively low in carbs, and quite nutritious! Once you try them roasted try our turnip casserole, or these creamed turnips.
Turnips 101 – Herbs and Spices That Go With Turnips
FAQ
What makes turnips taste better?
Why put baking soda in turnips?
What spices go well with roasted turnip?
With a little creativity, turnips can make a delightful contribution to meals all year round. Middle Eastern spices like cumin, coriander and cardamon tease out the sweetness of the turnip and add an exotic flavor. The key is to tread lightly. For 1 lb. of roasted turnip, start by dusting with just 1/4 tsp. of ground spice.
Are turnips keto friendly?
Although many root vegetables don’t fit well into a keto-friendly diet, turnips are one of the keto-friendly root vegetables. Per one cup serving turnips contain at about 6 grams of net carbohydrates. The total daily carbohydrate goal for most ketogenic diets is about 30 grams per day. Turnips are low in carbohydrates and are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
What to serve with turnip recipes?
Here are some ideas to serve with your turnip recipes: Chicken – If you want a complete meal that’s done all at once, consider cooking turnips with chicken breast recipes in the oven together. You can also simply add them to my sheet pan chicken thighs recipe.
What kind of oil do you use to cook turnips?
Cut the turnips into large bite sized pieces. Avocado oil is our preferred neutral cooking oil for cooking turnips; however organic canola oil or olive oil will work just as well when coating the chunks of turnips. You could also use clarified melted butter or ghee which can withstand the high heat of roasting.