Asian salad turnips have tender roots that can be eaten raw or cooked.
European storage turnips are the most common turnips in grocery stores and frequently are cooked, but may be eaten raw.
Turnip greens are usually sold separately from the roots.
Turnip Root Colors: golden, purple top, red, white.
Choose turnip roots that are heavy for their size and free of soft spots. Leaves, if still attached, should be fresh.
Choose turnip greens that are fresh and green. Avoid greens that are limp, torn, or bruised.
Here are a few tips about preparing turnips, rutabagas and parsnips.
Raw (turnips): Cut off greens, rinse turnips under cool running water to clean, and peel the turnips with a knife.
Sauté (turnips): Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Slice turnips into thin strips and add them to the skillet, then add another tablespoon of oil. Cook and stir turnips constantly for 5 minutes. Reduce heat and continue to cook until tender. Spritz with lemon juice to taste.
Grill (turnips): Cut turnips to preferred size. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place on grill pan, continuously turning until tender. Grill for 2 minutes on each side or until tender.
Roast (turnips): Heat oven to 500°F. Peel and slice turnips. Toss turnips in mixture of olive oil or butter and a little salt and pepper, then roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until brown and tender.
Turnip Greens: Wash greens under cool running water to clean. Tear the leaves apart, sprinkle with lemon juice and let sit 5 minutes. Cook the leaves in a skillet in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. This usually takes 5 to 15 minutes. Drizzle favorite dressing or sauce on greens for flavor.
Turnips should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator drawer for up to 2 weeks, unwashed. If you want to cut the leaves off, leave about 1 inch to ensure you don’t cut into the turnip. Always store greens separately.
Turnips come in all shapes and colors, from round to cylindrical and rose to black. They may be eaten raw or cooked.
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Serving Size |
1 cup raw turnip, cubes (130g) |
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Nutrients |
Amount |
% Daily Value |
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Total Calories |
36 |
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Protein |
1g |
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Carbohydrates |
8g |
3 |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
9 |
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Total Sugars |
5g |
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Total Fat |
0g |
0 |
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Saturated Fat |
0g |
0 |
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Cholesterol |
0mg |
0 |
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Minerals |
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Calcium |
39 mg |
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Sodium |
87 mg |
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Iron |
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Vitamins |
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Vitamin A |
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Vitamin C |
27 mg |
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Always keep fresh produce away from raw meat and raw meat juices to prevent cross-contamination.
Follow the safe food guidelines for all fresh produce.
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