Turnip
With just 50 calories per cup, turnips are a great, low-calorie addition to your diet. Fresh turnip greens are an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of important minerals like calcium and copper.
Did You Know?
- Both the roots and leaves of the turnip can be eaten.
- Turnip greens get tougher and stronger in taste as they mature.
- Turnip greens are a cool weather crop and can be found fresh in October through May.
- Researchers have linked the bitter taste of turnip greens to their calcium content.
Shopping, Preparing and Storing
- Select turnips that are firm, feel heavy for their size, and have a sweet smell.
- Turnip greens are usually available with their roots attached. Look for greens that are unblemished, crisp and deep green in color.
- Turnip greens are best when cooked within a day or two of purchasing but will keep in a ventilated plastic bag refrigerated for up to one week.
Cooking Tips
- Cook turnip bulbs until tender and mash them, as you would potatoes.
- Chop turnip greens into ½-inch slices for quick and even cooking.
Turnip Nutrition
Serving size: 1 medium turnip
Calories: 34; Total Fat: 0 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Total Carbohydrates: 8 g; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 82 mg
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