Oven-roasted turnips are the perfect side dish to any meal! This recipe is simple with just turnips, salt & pepper and a bit of olive oil/butter.
Turnips are white and pale purple in color with a flavor like a mild radish. Roasting brings out great flavor and they’re so easy to make!
Gone are the old days of bland boiled turnips! Roasting veggies adds great color and flavor while preserving the nutrients.
These are deliciously low carb and chock full of fiber and Vitamin C!
Ingredients & Variations
TURNIPS
They have a mild flavor so they can be roasted with other root vegetables. Try carrots, beets, or parsnips!
SEASONINGS
Even though this recipe is fairly basic with butter, olive oil, sage, and salt and pepper, don’t be afraid to try using oregano, or even rosemary.
Peel First!
Unlike roasted beets (which are easier peeled after cooking), turnips are easier peeled before cooking.
- Cut off the top and the root with a good sharp knife.
- Using a potato peeler or a paring knife, peel from top to bottom. That’s all there is to it!
How to Roast Turnips
Roasting turnips is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Peel and cut turnips into equally sized pieces so they roast evenly.
- Toss turnips with remaining ingredients (except for the butter) and place in a prepared casserole dish.
- Roast until the turnips are tender and then toss them with butter and serve immediately.
How to Store and Reheat
Turnips are easily kept for up to 4 days in the refrigerator if they are in an airtight container. They can even be frozen and pulled out whenever the need for a low-carb, healthy side dish is in order!
More Roasted Veggies to Try!
- Crispy Garlic Roasted Broccoli – ready in 15 minutes
- Roasted Parmesan Asparagus – easy prep
- Easy Oven Roasted Carrots – only 4 ingredients
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Vegetables – with smashed garlic
- Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes – crispy & flavorful
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts – 5 easy ingredients
Did you make these Roasted Turnips? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Simple Roasted Turnips
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds turnips peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon ground sage
- kosher salt & pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss turnips with olive oil, sage, salt & pepper.
- Roast 30-35 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from the oven, toss with butter and season to taste.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
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I used fresh sage from the garden – yummo!
Sounds so delicious!
Haven’t made these yet but I am planning too on our camping trip. My question though, can these be done in an air fryer as well?
Hi Tami, they should turn out great in the air fryer. I would use this air fryer roasted carrots recipe to gauge the cook time and temperature. You may need to add a few minutes to ensure they are fully cooked.
Tried this yesterday after one of my neighbors drop off some fresh turnips. Made the recipe exactly as written and it was delicious. The turnips were soft inside but chewy and toasted on the outside, sweet but still tart. My husband already requested them for Thanksgiving, Winner!
haven’t made it yet, but im making it for a cooking project and let me just say the instructions are amazing and really easy to follow. cheers!
– Meana❤️
I can’t wait for you to try it Meana!