Turnip Hash Browns

By Dani Potts | July 30, 2024

Total time: 1 hour, Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 medium turnips (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/3 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon finishing salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven 350 degrees F.  Place cubed turnips on a rimmed baking sheet pan lined with parchment paper or foil. 
  2. Drizzle avocado oil (or olive oil) and sprinkle the minced rosemary, salt, and pepper.  
  3. Toss the turnips to coat them evenly with the avocado oil and seasonings.  Distribute the turnips evenly across the sheet pan.
  4. Roast the turnips for 35 minutes.  
  5. Turn them on the pan.  Increase the oven temperature to 450 F. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
  6. Sprinkle finishing salt on them.  Enjoy!  Photo credit: Link

BENEFITS

Don’t worry about the bitterness of turnips because roasting them brings out their sweetness. Turnip “Hash Browns” makes an excellent low-carb healthy addition to any meal. These underrated root veggies are nutritious and offer several health benefits, including high fiber, making them great for aiding digestion and promoting a feeling of satiety. Turnips are a source of vitamins C and K, have minerals such as potassium and manganese, and contain antioxidants that help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Consuming turnips as part of a balanced diet can contribute to overall health and well-being.