How To Make Baked Turnips

You don't have to rely on somebody else's recipe for baked turnips. They're extremely simple to make. Then, you can use the Turnip "Vegan Flavor Matches" to create your own turnip masterpiece.

Unlike other cooking methods, there is no need to scrub the turnips with water, because the water would cause the turnips to steam -- not the outcome you're after!

Simply wipe off any dirt with a paper towel, if desired.

Trim the roots and stems to 1/2", but there's no need to cut the turnips farther than that. Place the turnips in an oven-proof baking dish and cover (foil works fine).

Bake whole turnips at 350 degrees until the turnips are softened, 30-45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Then simply slip the skins and root off with your fingers. You can leave the tail on if you're eating the turnips whole, or take it off.

Baked turnips can be chopped, sliced or diced.

For use in casseroles or other dishes where turnips are just one ingredient among many you will want to cook them by another method first, such as boiling or steaming.

Then, once they're tender, layer them between paper towels to soak up any excess water (turnips are well-known to be a very watery veggie). Then you can play with them by using the baking method -- for instance, layering in a casserole will require cooking at 350 degrees for approximately 25-30 minutes.

Turnips can also be roasted:
Cut peeled turnips into quarters, sprinkle with a little extra-virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and other spices from the "Vegan Flavor Matches" list (follow link below). Roast at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.

Be sure to use your favorite flavors from the Turnip "Vegan Flavor Matches" and let that creativity loose!

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