Vegetable/Root Vegetable | Vegan Gluten Free Low Calorie Low Carb

Baby Turnip

Brassica rapa subsp. rapa Allergen-Free
Baby Turnip

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Brassicaceae
  • Primary Cuisine European, Mediterranean
  • Seasonality Spring, Early Summer, Fall
  • Source Root Vegetable Plant

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Definition

Young, small root vegetable with a mild, slightly peppery flavor and tender texture, often consumed whole.

Sensory Profile

TasteMild, Sweet, Slightly Peppery, Earthy
TextureCrisp (raw), Tender, Creamy (cooked)
AromaFresh, Earthy, Mildly Pungent
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 medium turnip (55g)
Calories28 kcal
Total Fat0.2g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein0.9g
Total Carbohydrate6.4g
Dietary Fiber1.8g
Total Sugars3.8g
Calcium30mg
Iron0.3mg
Potassium190mg

Chef’s Secret

Roast baby turnips with a touch of honey and thyme to caramelize their natural sugars and mellow their slight pungency.

Substitutions

Best Match

Radishes

1:1

Similar crisp texture and peppery bite when raw, but with a stronger flavor.

Daikon Radish (young)

1:1

Milder than typical radishes, good for roasting or adding to salads.

Kohlrabi (peeled)

1:1

Crisp texture, slightly sweet and cabbage-like flavor, excellent raw or cooked.

New Potatoes

1:1

Starchy alternative for roasting or boiling, lacks the peppery notes of turnip.

Buying Guide

Choose small, firm turnips with smooth skin and fresh, green tops if attached. Avoid soft spots.

Flavor Pairings

Butter dill parsley roasted meats stews creamy sauces honey glaze.