On a scale of “yay” to “yawn,” turnips aren’t the most thrilling veggie in the pantry…or so we thought. Sweet and earthy, turnips are a neutral root veggie that are just as delicious in a cheesy gratin casserole as they are in a plate of fries. (And don’t forget the tasty greens.) Try these 17 new ways to prepare them.
17 Turnip Recipes That Are Anything but Boring
From The Land We Live On
Black Sesame Soba Noodles With Miso-glazed Turnips
You’ll never look at soba the same way.
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Parmesan-crusted Crushed Turnips
Fact: Parmesan makes everything better.
Turnip Pomegranate Salad
The whole family can get behind this.
Cheesy Vegan Roasted Broccoli With Smashed Root Vegetables
Two side dishes make one great main entrée.
Chinese Turnip Cake
Meet lo bak go, our new favorite Chinese dish.
Turnip And Greens With Cashew Cream Sauce
P.S. It’s gluten-free and low carb.
Turnip Dhal
Takeout be gone.
Turnip Fries
Hello, “healthy” fries.
Mashed Turnips With Miso Butter
Kick potatoes to the curb.
Moroccan Nourish Bowl
We’re feeling healthier already.
Root Vegetable Tacos
“Turnip” taco Tuesday. (Just had to.)
Jicama Turnip Slaw
It’s so much more than a condiment.
Turnip Gratin
See ya, scalloped potatoes. There’s a new root vegetable in town.
Turnip Salad
Prep time: five minutes. (Enough said.)
Pan-fried Turnip Cake With Xo Sauce
Bring on the umami.
Poached Turnips
Give it a shot.
Turnip Noodle Pesto Pasta Salad
Give zoodles a rest.