Send To A Friend
*Required
Sent To:
separate multiple email addresses with commas
From:
©2012 General Mills, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This information will only be used to send an email to your friend(s) and will not be saved. Please read our
Privacy Policy.
Thank you!
An email has been sent to your friend.
Turnips
This easy-to-grow, round root vegetable has a white skin with a purple-tinged top. Turnips have a slightly sweet taste, but beware--with age, they become woody in texture and strong in flavor. The greens are also edible and have long been popular with soul food preparation.
How to Buy
Choose turnips that are smooth, round and firm, with fresh tops.
How to Prepare
Cut off tops. Wash turnips; peel thinly. Leave whole, or cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
How to Cook Conventionally
Boil: Whole-covered 25 to 30 minutes. Pieces-covered 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
Steam: Pieces-covered 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
How to Microwave
Pieces-Place in 1-quart microwavable casserole; add 2 tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once, until tender. Let stand 2 minutes. Recipe Tips See How to Cook Fresh Vegetables for basic directions.