Description
Simple recipe for tender, slightly sweet roasted turnips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs turnips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Wash and peel the turnips. Cut them into uniform 1-inch pieces.
- Place the turnip pieces in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the turnips. Add salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Toss until the turnips are evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned turnips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the turnips are tender and lightly browned.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a slightly sweeter flavor, add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup with the oil.
- You can substitute rosemary for thyme if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 460
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: roasted turnips, easy side dish, root vegetables, simple recipe, baked turnips