Fries made from turnips? Yup! If you’ve never tried a turnip, now is the time. These flavorful turnip fries are the perfect way to get more vegetables on your table.
Anyone else out there think that one of the best ways to eat vegetables is by making them into fries? I know I’m not alone in this! If you’re a parent, fries might be your secret weapon to getting your kids to eat more veggies. So far I’ve created sweet potato fries, squash fries, jicama fries… and now turnip fries.
I have very few turnip recipes here, but I love root veggies and I’m really excited to share this recipe for a couple reasons: 1) Fries are one of my favorite foods and 2) turnips are so healthy! Before I hop into the recipe, let’s chat about turnips for a quick second.
What are turnips and what do they taste like?
Turnips are a cruciferous root vegetable with a creamy white bottom and light purple top. Like most root vegetables, their peak season is fall – spring. They’re crunchy and taste kind of bland, like a cross between a carrot and a potato. They can be eaten raw or cooked, peeled or unpeeled. You can basically cook them anyway you’d cook a potato — baked, mashed, stir-fried or in soups and stews. And don’t toss the leafy green tops, the greens are edible and packed with nutrients. Turnip greens are similar to mustard greens and taste delicious sautéed in butter or coconut oil with a little garlic, salt and pepper
Are turnips good for you?
Turnips are loaded with fiber and a variety of vitamins including vitamin K, A, C, E, B1, B3, B5, B6, B2 and folate, as well as minerals like manganese, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and copper. They’re also a good source of phosphorus and omega-3 fatty acids. When compared to white potatoes, turnips are significantly lower in calories and carbs.
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