12 Turnip Recipes for Main and Side Dishes

The humble root veggie is reaching a new, hip status—here are 12 turnip recipes to try in your own kitchen.

April 24, 2019

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Move over, potatoes—there's another starchy veggie in town. The humble turnip is reaching a new, hip status (as evidenced by its appearance in one of the coolest restaurants in Brooklyn) so it's time to start using it in your kitchen, too. Here are our favorite turnip recipes to get you started.

Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
1/12
Turnips with Garlicky Breadcrumbs and Parmesan
If you can find hakurei turnips, a small Japanese variety, grab them! They’re mild and sweet, and you can leave their tender skins on.
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Peden + Munk
2/12
Roasted Salmon With Celery and Bulgur Salad
For this roasted salmon recipe, finely chopping the walnuts, preserved lemon, and golden raisins gets them into every mouthful.
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3/12
One-Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
Rotisserie chicken, store-bought puff pastry, and just one skillet keep this hearty dinner recipe from feeling too fussy—or taking all day to make.
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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
4/12
Turnip and Kale Gratin
If you come across turnips with good-looking greens still attached, use in place of the kale.
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Christopher Testani
5/12
Duck Breast with Mustard Greens, Turnips, and Radishes
Don’t fear the fat; most of it will render, leaving a deliciously crisp browned layer on top.
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Peden + Munk
6/12
Crunchy Turnip, Apple, and Brussels Sprout Slaw
This slaw reimagines brussels sprouts as an adorable mini salad green. Core them with a paring knife and the leaves will pop right off.
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Peden + Munk
7/12
Trout Roe and Turnip Toast
This minimalist dish screams Scandinavia.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminsky
8/12
Ice Water Salad
A stunning salad that's as crunchy and refreshing as it gets—plus, you can make it up to six hours in advance.
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Yossy Arefi
9/12
Miso-Glazed Turnips
A simple stovetop technique transforms turnips by deploying a secret ingredient that may be hiding in the back of your fridge.
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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
10/12
Sesame Arctic Char Donabe
This savory soup is just what you need in the depths of winter.
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Peden + Munk
11/12
Pink Pickled Turnips
The turnips will taste great after just one week in the pickling liquid, but for that full-on saturated pink hue, let them sit for two full weeks.
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Alex Lau
12/12
Turnips with Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese and Sesame
You can also use radishes or golden beets (red beets will turn everything pink!) in place of the turnips.
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Danielle Walsh is the assistant web editor at Bon Appétit, and has also written for New York Magazine's Grub Street. She loves Korean food, tacos, and whiskey, and is trying really, really hard to like sardines. ... Read More