What to Eat with Turnips?

Use turnip greens as an alternative to cooked spinach or collard greens! They're delicious sautéed or steamed as a side dish with garlic, onion, olive oil and lemon, or as an addition to soups, stews and pasta. Roast 'em! Add a cubed turnip to your next pot roast or pan of roasted vegetables.

What foods pair well with turnips?

Roasting turnips, alone or along with other root vegetables, brings out this natural sweetness. Good flavor pairings include apples, bacon, sage, mustard, and spices like cumin and coriander. Don't confuse turnips with their larger and sweeter cousins rutabagas (though the two can often be substituted for one another).

Are turnips good for weight loss?

Aiding weight loss and digestion

Turnips and other cruciferous vegetables that are high in fiber help make people feel fuller for longer, and they are low in calories. Eating high fiber meals also helps keep blood sugar levels stable.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.