Turnip and potato hash

Turnip and potato hash is a hearty, rustic dish made by pan-frying diced turnips and potatoes until golden and crispy, often with onions and herbs. It's a comforting staple in many European and North American home kitchens, particularly popular in regions with strong root vegetable farming traditions like Ireland, Germany, and the American Midwest.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a carbohydrate-rich meal, providing sustained energy from the starchy potatoes and turnips, with moderate fiber and key nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and B vitamins. A typical serving of about one cup contains roughly 150-200 calories, depending on the amount of oil or fat used in cooking.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	400 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Folate	30 mcg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a classic 'peasant food' that showcases the historical importance of root vegetables as affordable, long-storing staples. Nutritionally, it's unique because turnips add a peppery, slightly bitter note that balances the sweetness of potatoes, while also contributing more vitamin C per calorie than many other common vegetables.