Turnip: season and benefits
Seasonal calendar - Turnip
Nutritional values
Low in calories, turnip is an interesting source of vitamin C and potassium.
Storage
Winter turnips keep 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge vegetable drawer. Remove the greens immediately after buying to prevent the root from drying out. The greens can be used separately in soups. Turnip freezes well in cubes after a quick 2-minute blanch.
Origin
The turnip is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in Europe, eaten since the Neolithic era. Before the arrival of the potato in the 18th century, it was the staple of European peasant diets. The Romans already grew several varieties. The Pardailhan turnip (Hérault) is today a prized gourmet product.
Cooking Turnip
Goes well with
Recipe ideas
- Honey-glazed turnips
- Pot-au-feu
- Turnip mash
- Duck confit with turnips
- Turnip and bacon soup
Did you know?
The French expression "sang-navet" (turnip blood) once described a person lacking energy, as turnips were considered poor man's food with little nutritional value.