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Roasted Baby Turnips with Sauteed Turnip Greens

Sweet and tender baby turnips are roasted in olive oil and garlic then tossed with turnip greens for a delicious spring side dish.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Cuisine: American
Keyword: baby turnips, roasted turnips, sauteed turnip greens
Servings: 4
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Anne
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 bunches of baby turnips with greens
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400
  • Rinse the turnips, cut off the tops, and set them aside
  • Rough chop the garlic cloves and keep each chopped clove separate
  • Trim the root ends off of the turnips. slice them in half and add them to a cast iron pan along with one clove of chopped garlic.
  • Add the olive oil to the turnips and stir making sure the turnips are coated in oil.
  • Place the pan in the oven and  roast the turnips for 10 minutes
  • Take the turnips out of the oven and give them a quick stir. Place them back in the oven and roast for 10 minutes longer or until the turnips begin to turn golden in color.
  • Remove the pan from the oven, and place the turnips in a dish.
  • Place the pan on the stove over medium heat.  Add the remaining garlic and the greens; stir until they begin to wilt (about 3 to 5 minutes).
  • Turn off the heat and toss in the turnips from the platter to heat them through and serve.

Notes

Store leftover turnips in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 50mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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