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Pan-Fried Turnip Wedges

Turnips are low in carbs and high in nutrients, making them a great little side dish.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword how to cook turnips, turnips
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 81kcal
Author Karly Campbell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound turnips
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Minced chives for serving

Instructions

  • Peel the turnips and cut into wedges.
  • Heat the ghee in a large heavy-bottomed skillet (such as cast iron) over medium heat.
  • Add the turnips to the skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
  • Let cook for 5-8 minutes or until the bottoms of the turnips are browned and crisp. Flip and continue cooking another 5-10 minutes or until the turnips are fork tender.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper, as desired and sprinkle with chives.

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Notes

Smaller turnips are milder and sweeter tasting. Larger turnips tend to get more bitter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs: 4g