Roasted turnips with herbs and olive oil

Roasted turnips with herbs and olive oil recipe videos

Roasted turnips with herbs and olive oil is a simple, rustic dish where turnips are tossed with olive oil and aromatic herbs like rosemary, thyme, or parsley, then roasted until caramelized. It is a classic preparation found in many Mediterranean and European cuisines, particularly in France and Italy, where root vegetables are a staple.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is low in protein and moderate in carbohydrates, primarily from the turnips, with healthy fats from the olive oil. It is a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium, and a typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	90 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	200 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin C	20 mg
Vitamin K	15 mcg
Folate	30 mcg
Calcium	40 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	35 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, turnips were a crucial survival food in pre-industrial Europe, making this humble dish a symbol of peasant cooking that has been elevated to modern farm-to-table cuisine. Nutritionally, roasting concentrates the turnips' natural sugars, reducing their characteristic peppery bite into a sweet, savory flavor.