This Roasted Turnip Recipe is flavor-packed, low-carb, and so easy to make. With just a little olive oil and some common pantry seasonings, you too, can enjoy this cool-season root vegetable side dish. I love to serve them with grilled chicken, roasted turkey, roasted chicken, meatloaf, and Hamburger Steak with Country Gravy
This is the time of year for all kinds of delicious root vegetables. Take advantage of the best that mother nature has to offer and enjoy the unequivocal taste and health benefits of freshly roasted vegetable recipes.
What are turnips
Turnips are a root vegetable that is low in carbohydrates. The turnip is a cousin to broccoli, brussels sprouts, and kale. They are in season in the United States during the cooler seasons of spring and fall. They provide plenty of vitamins and fiber and are low in calories. The greens of the turnip (commonly known as turnip greens) are also edible and are a staple in Southern cooking. Smaller turnips taste sweeter and less bitter, while larger turnips are woodsy and peppery in taste.
How to make roasted turnips
First, peel and cut the turnips into chunks. Then combine the turnips and spice mixture in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Spread the turnips on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender turning halfway through the roasting time. If desired, season with more salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe notes and helpful tips for Roasted Turnips
- Turnips are in season in the United States in the spring and in the fall, so keep your eyes open for them.
- I use dried herbs since they do much better when roasting. Reserve fresh herbs for sprinkling on after roasting.
- You do not need to peel turnips before cooking; however, I do recommend peeling them as they have thick skins with a bit of an aftertaste. Use a vegetable peeler just like you do with potatoes and carrots. Baby turnips do not need to be peeled.
- Parchment paper helps to brown the turnips evenly and makes for very easy pan cleanup.
- Try roasting them with other root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, beets, or parsnips.
- For added flavor, spritz cooked turnips with fresh lemon juice.
- To reheat, spread over a parchment-covered baking sheet and place in the oven at 375 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
How to freeze Roasted Turnips
To freeze roasted turnips, let the turnips fully cool on the baking sheet. Then place the baking sheet into the freezer. Let them fully freeze before removing them from the baking sheet and placing them in a zipper freezer bag. This process is known as flash freezing. Freeze for up to 3 months. Take out as many or as little as you like and use in soups, stews, or reheat in the oven.
More roasted vegetables
Roasted Turnips
Add another healthy vegetable to your rotation with these easy Roasted Turnips. With some common pantry ingredients and about ten minutes of prep time, this tasty vegetable is ready to put in the oven and roast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: side
- Method: roast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. medium turnips peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon crushed rosemary
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3–4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the turnips, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat.
- Spread the turnips on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through the roasting time. If desired, season with more salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use sliced pork butt, pork shoulder, or even pork steaks. Trim most of the heavy fat and cartilage. However, leave some marbled fat for flavor and tenderization. I prefer not to use pork tenderloin for this recipe as it is too lean.
- For aesthetic purposes, peel your carrots, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. It makes them look so much better, and you will be glad you did.
- You can make this in any kind of heavy pot that you can cover and place in the oven. You could even move to a covered casserole dish once the pot is deglazed.
- Cook just until the vegetables are tender. Overcooking makes for mushy vegetables and a not-so-satisfying texture experience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For best results, reheat in the microwave at a reduced power.
- Freeze in a sturdy freezer container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave at a reduced temperature.
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Anna
Hi,
My turnips tasted very bitter.
So you have any advice on how to take out the bitterness? Many thanks in advance.
Anna
Beth Pierce
Sorry to hear that! When choosing turnips, go for small ones over large ones. More times than not, the smaller turnips are sweeter and more tender.
Jan
How many people does this usually serve?
Beth Pierce
It usually serves 6
Kira
Yum!! Roasted turnips on a Xmas dinner in this house is essential!
Elizabeth Williams
I do love turnips but never thought of roasting them before. It’s a great idea of a different way to enjoy them and it seems like a simple recipe. I’ll be giving them a go this Christmas.
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Tammy
Mmm such a great and easy way to prepare turnips! These were so tasty too…perfect winter side dish
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Alita
Roasted turnips are great! This has become one of my favorites to make this week. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
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Samantha Donnelly
I have never thought of roasting turrnips before, but sound amazing will have to try this out
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Home Decor Ideas
I love turnips but I never had them roasted! This looks sooo delicious. I will try your recipe this weekend, I can’t wait!
Whitney Stewart
Great turnip recipe. I never knew roasted turnips could taste so good. Thanks for the recipe.
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Star Traci
I didn’t know very much about turnips so I appreciate this very much. I have begun eating more veggies like Brussel sprouts roasted lately and theses look yummy. Thanks for the suggestion. I shall be trying it out.
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Julie
Thanks for the great recipe. These roasted turnips turned out perfectly!
Everything Enchanting
I have never had these roasted turnips before! My mum makes an Indian curry with this vegetable, though. I’ll surely try your recipe, looks delicious 😍.
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Rosey
Thanks for turning me on to roasted turnips. They are delicious and easy!
alita
Turnips can be a little sharp in their taste but this was really good. It turned out really well for me.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Alita! So glad that you liked it!
Khushboo
I love roasted vegetables. These turnips turned out great. I will make them again!
Tammy
I love turnips! What a delicious way to prepare them..so simple yet so flavorful and a perfect side for the holiday dinners coming up!
Mosaic design
I never had roasted turnips, they seem so so good! I had turnip pickle but that is very different…I can’t wait to try it.
Luna S
I would have never guessed they were turnips! They look like potatoes and look delicious.
Samantha Donnelly
Apart from adding them to stews and casseroles I have never cooked turnips in other ways. Definitely going to try roastiing them next time
Kelly
Now this is a goody come Xmas day! Turnips are so much better when they are roasted.
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Krystle
I got turnips in my CSA and didn’t know what to do with them. This recipe is actually really good I’m surprised how much I loved it.
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Mila R
I never heard of turnips, but now I want to try this Roasted Turnip Recipe!
Beth Pierce
You will enjoy them! They are delicious
Cinny
That seriously looks and sounds doable. I’ll have to give it a try.
Neely Moldovan
As a huge fan of roasted veggies in general I would love to try this! SOunds so good!
Ivan Carlo Jose
I like the flavor of roasted vegetables. These were delicious. Thanks for the great recipe.
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Rose Ann Sales
Wow! This is such a really amazing recipe! It was absolutely delicious I love it!
Ramil Hinolan
I love the way it is cooked – roasted. I guess, this kind of cooking turnips is healthy.
Beth Pierce
Yes it is. But turnips are healthy to begin with.
Alice
Oven-roasted turnips are the perfect side dish to any meal! This is so easy to make yet it’s so flavor-packed.
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Melanie E
I don’t recall ever trying roast turnips before. I bet they are yummy with the herbs you added.
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Rosey
I have never tried to roast turnips. Maybe we’d enjoy them this way, will give it a go.
Jennifer Prince
I’m a vegetarian and haven’t experimented much with turnips, but I love this idea! They look tasty – I just may make these soon. Delish!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!!
Stephanie
Roasting vegetables is such an easy way to make them, but so full of flavor. I like this combination of seasonings for the turnips, I had never tried marjoram on my roasted veggies before.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Stephanie! So glad that you liked them!
knycx journeying
I love turnips and it’s my first time learn to cook them roasted. We loved them! Thank you!
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Heatherkleinwolf
Delicious way to prepare turnips! And the parchment paper trick worked great.
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Millie
I love roasted vegetables, I find that roasting intensifies the flavor. These turnips are no exception to that rule. Delicious!
Marysa
I haven’t cooked much with turnips at all, but this sounds like a good way to prepare them. This sounds flavorful and that it would have a good texture.
Lucy Ivan
I have never tried turnips. But they look very delicious, and I am curious to try them roasted. Thanks for sharing!
tweenselmom
we don’t have turnips here, but this looks so so delicious! plus it’s guilt-free 🙂
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brianne
This recipe is really a method. I enjoyed the process of making it and I’m happy how it turned out. I added some fresh herbs such as rosemary.
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Cinny
I love turnips but have never tried them roasted before. This was delicious. We really enjoyed them prepared this way.
anatureescape
I have never had roosted turnips, What a good idea. I will be trying this soon.
Heather Castillo
I love roasted veggies and roasted roots! These are the best. Thanks for the great recipes.
Leanne
I love roasted turnips! The roasting process really brings out their flavors.
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Healthawareness
Roasted Turnips are very tasty mostly when taken with good egg source.
Sandra
My kids loved it! We will definitely make it again soon!
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Catalina
Mmmm…. this dish looks amazing! It’s a must make for sure!
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Krystle
I always look forward to seasonal produce like turnips. These are flavorful and even the kiddos loved them.
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Joe
These sound amazing! I’ll definitely have to try these soon as a trial for Thanksgiving!
Erin
I’m loving the looks of these Roasted Turnips!
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Patricia
I looooove roasting veggies and it doesn’t get any easier to get these turnips on the table! These make a great side dish!
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Erik
Such a great cozy side dish! Good to know you can keep them for a few days afterwards, too.
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