How to Make Deliciously Roasted Turnips

Step 1

Gather the ingredients. The Spruce Preheat the oven to 400 F. While the oven heats, trim and peel the turnips. Tender baby turnips can be simply scrubbed instead of peeled, but their peel will still be a bit more fibrous than the tender insides. Leave baby turnips whole; cut bigger ones into a little larger than bite-sized pieces. The Spruce Put the prepared turnips in a baking pan or on a baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil. Use your hands or 2 large spoons to toss the turnips around a bit to coat them thoroughly with the oil. Sprinkle them with salt. The Spruce Roast the turnips until they're tender and browned. Start checking them after about 30 minutes. Depending on their size and age, it may take them up to an hour or more to become completely tender. The Spruce Sprinkle with more salt and pepper, if you'd like. Serve and enjoy.

Step 2

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