What are the best tips for cooking turnips?

Smaller turnips are sweeter and more tender. Large ones can be bitter — roasting helps. Great low-carb potato substitute.

How do you roast turnips?

Roast at 38–22 min. Cubed. Toss with oil. Flip halfway.

Boil at 15–20 min (cubed). Fork-tender. Mash with butter like potatoes.

Sauté at 10–14 min. Cubed small. Butter and thyme.

Air Fry at 18–15 min. Cubed. Shake halfway. Crispy edges.

vegetable

Peeled, cubed ¾″ or quartered

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your temp

425°F

cook time

~26min

Low & slow 375°450° Hot & fast

✎ Cubed. Toss with oil. Flip halfway.