Sometimes I create recipes, and have no memory of where the idea came from. In this case, it started with me thinking "I wonder how roasted turnips with a bit of balsamic vinegar would taste?" I had turnips I hadn't gotten around to using in soup, so I heated my lovely new counter-top convection oven and tried it. I was very happy with the results, which is saying something since I never liked cooked turnips too much before I started eating the South Beach Diet way.After I made these roasted turnips, I started wondering if I really had gotten the idea somewhere and I saw this recipe for Roasted Kohlrabi on A Veggie Venture. I do vaguely remember seeing this, so maybe that's where my roasted turnips recipe was channeled from. For more ideas for cooking turnips, check after the recipe.
Roasted Turnips with Balsamic Vinegar(2-3 servings, recipe can be doubled. Recipe created by Kalyn, with possible inspiration from this recipe.)
2 large turnips
1 T olive oil
1 T balsamic vinegar
additional 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar for finishing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425 F for convection or 450 F for regular oven. Peel turnips with knife, then cut into pieces about 1 inch square. Whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar and toss with turnips, then spread in single layer in roasting pan. Roast turnips 25-30 minutes, or until slightly browned and softened.
Remove turnips from oven and place into serving bowl. Toss with additional 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar, season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper, and serve immediately. (I didn't use much salt and only a tiny bit of pepper.)
South Beach Suggestions:
Turnips cooked like this would be a perfect side dish for the South Beach Diet. (I heard from a reader named Gabbi who said turnips were phase 2 or 3. Then another reader named Libby alerted me that in the original South Beach Diet book, turnips are listed on page 126 under Foods to Enjoy.) This would taste great with Chicken and Asparagus with Three Cheeses for phase one or Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms for phase two or three.
More Turnip Recipes You Might Like:
(may not be South Beach Diet friendly, check ingredients)
Roasted Turnips, Shallots, Garlic and Rosemary from What Did You Eat?
Baby Turnips and Sugar Snap Peas from Stephen Cooks
Creamed Turnips from Simply Recipes
Creamed Turnips from A Veggie Venture
Creamed Turnips from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen
Pickled Turnips from Fresh Approach Cooking
Slow-Braised Turnips and Cauliflower from Something in Season
24 comments:
These look too good to be turnips. I have tried them a few times, but once in awhile they comeout with a bitter taste, but with balsamic... I might try again.
Maybe the idea just came from having the turnips and you do have a history of roasting plenty of other veggies. Where ever it came from, I think it is absolutely an inspired idea and I'm hoping I find some turnips in the bottom of the veggie drawer tomorrow night so I can try this! I like turnips.
When I saw the picture, I exclaimed, "Oh, I love roasted turnips!" Then I saw that you mentioned my post on them! :):) Thank you very much! Your turnips look fabulous! I think roasting makes turnips taste so good.
I'm beginning to believe a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar along with a 400 degree oven could transform anything into something beautiful to look at and wonderful to eat. Love your blog and visit every day.
Deborah, I was never a big turnips fan but these were really good.
Tanna, who knows where these ideas come from? I'm sure there are very few true original ideas for recipes anyway. Sharing the ideas is what makes blogging so fun.
Sher, your turnips looked gorgeous. Yours was the first post I found in the Food Blog Search when I thought about looking for turnip recipes.
Kathy, I think you're right about that. It's quite magical.
(I am going to continue to delete comments that have a link "advertising" another blog, because if I allow one, I'll get overrun with those types of comments. You're welcome to make your name a link if you want people to find your blog.)
Haven't tried roasting turnips in my convection oven yet. These look great. Kathy is right about the balsamic & olive oil--I try all of my vegetables this way now. So tasty.
These look fantastic--and the turnip seeds I planted in the garden have sprouted! Saving to del.icio.us now. Thanks, Kalyn, for another scrumptious sounding recipe.
Kalyn - between your asparagus roasted in balsamic and now these - my mouth has begun watering! I bought more asparagus this week (on sale). I'm now headed out for turnips. Might as well roast them in the same oven!
Sounds amazing! I've never had turnips any way but mashed.
I am so happy to see a recipe for roasted turnips I can't tell you. My Mom loves them as well. I think Kathy is right about the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a 400 degree oven. Keep the great ideas coming !
So fine, and ideal for passover!
Dude. Who knew there were so many recipes for turnips? ;-) I haven't had a turnip in forty years!
Yours look quite tasty. Hmmm...
xoxo
just my kinda recipe. thanks, kalyn.
I tried this recipe, but my turnips did not turn out "nice and browned" as in your picture -- instead, the tops are still white/tan while the bottoms are dark brown! I may have to try this on a lower temperature in the oven to compensate ... as a first-time eater of turnips, I can say that they aren't bad but I would probably prefer potatoes (since I am more accustomed to eating them). Still, I will give these another try before I abandon turnips.
Kit, sorry to hear it didn't work well for you. It might be the convection that helped with the browining; I used my toaster/convection oven. Have to admit that I probably prefer potatoes too, but turnips are much more South Beach Diet friendly.
Hey Kalyn, I tried these, and they were delicious! I loved the vinegar-oil combo, it was perfect. Thanks for another good idea for turnips, so abundant at our market right now.
Hi Kalyn, I LOVE your website! I just wanted you to know turnips are not allowed in Phase 1 of South Beach. They are considered a starchy vegetable in Phase 2.
Thank you,
Gabbi
Gabbi, thank you! (Arghh, I get so mad when I make mistakes like that!) Will fix it right now.
Just looked in the original South Beach Diet book and turnips are listed as "a food to enjoy in phase 1" on pg. 126. I'd say eat them guilt-free! :)
Libby, thanks for that. I'll edit the post, although in the latest book it says "turnip greens" but not turnips. (But turnips aren't listed for phase 2 either in that book, who knows?)
This recipe is so delicious! Thank you for it (even if it's taken me a few years to find it!). I had never eaten turnips before, and now I'm in love with them. I found that they taste better without the salt and pepper. Yum, yum, yum.
Sara, glad you liked it!
These went well with your Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic,Rosemary and Thyme and fresh spinach. My hubby even commented on how much he enjoyed it!
Terri, so glad you enjoyed, and thanks for reminding me about this recipe. Need to make them again!
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