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.

Course side

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 127kcal

Author Beth Pierce

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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