Turnips have quite a strong, peppery flavour, which develops sweetness when roasted. They are round to slightly flattened in shape, with purple-flushed white skin. Turnips can be roasted, mashed, braised, sautéed or used in soups and stews. Their leaves can be sautéed or boiled as you would cabbage. Turnips are available all year round.
To Buy
Look for firm turnips with fresh-looking leaves. They should feel quite heavy for their size and be free of any soft patches.
To Store
Cut off the leaves and store turnips in a plastic bag in the crisper section of your fridge for 7 to 10 days. The leaves can be stored in a separate bag in the fridge for 1 to 2 days
To Prepare
Peel and discard the skin then slice or dice as required
Turnips are a good source of vitamin C. Among other benefits, this vitamin helps with wound healing, as well as helping to maintain a healthy immune system.
| Quantity per serve (80g) | Quantity per 100g | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 65kJ | 80kJ |
| Protein | 1.0g | 1.3g |
| Fat, total | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| -saturated | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7g | 3.4g |
| -sugars | 2.6g | 3.2g |
| Sodium | 19mg | 24mg |
| Dietary fibre | 2.1g | 2.7g |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 23mg |
| Potassium | 255mg | 320mg |
QUANTITIES STATED ABOVE ARE AVERAGES ONLY
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