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Roasted Turnips

Name: Roasted Turnips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bunch turnips (greens trimmed, bulbs halved or quartered if small, chopped into 1-inch pieces if large); Extra-virgin olive oil; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

This simple roasted turnips recipe is one of my favorite methods for how to cook turnips. An easy, healthy, and delicious side dish, the roots are tender, sweet, and nutty. I often don't peel them before roasting, but feel free to peel if you prefer.

30 min total 10 min prep 20 min cook 3

Ingredients

3 serv.

1 bunch turnips (greens trimmed, bulbs halved or quartered if small, chopped into 1-inch pieces if large)
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

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1 Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Place the turnips on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread evenly on the baking sheet.
3 Roast for 20 to 35 minutes, or until tender and browned around the edges. The exact timing will depend on the variety and freshness. Season to taste, garnish with parsley, if using, and serve.