Twice Baked Turnips Recipe

Craving creamy, comforting baked potatoes but watching your carb intake? These Twice Baked Turnips are the perfect guilt-free alternative! Packed with flavor and surprisingly versatile, this recipe uses tender turnips as a delicious base for a creamy, spiced filling. Turnips are low-calorie, low-carb, and readily available – making this a healthy and satisfying meal any time of year. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's both light and satisfying!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 141.1 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Twice Baked Turnips

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How to Make Twice Baked Turnips

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and scrub 4 medium turnips (about 1.5 lbs total).
  3. Cut off the stem end of each turnip.
  4. Drizzle each turnip with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Wrap each turnip tightly in aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 90 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the center.
  7. Carefully remove turnips from oven and let cool slightly.
  8. Once cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides of each turnip, leaving about 1/4 inch of the shell intact. Set aside the scooped-out turnip flesh.
  9. In a medium bowl, mash the cooked turnip flesh with 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. (Adjust spices to your preference).
  10. If desired, stir in 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese for extra richness.
  11. Spoon the creamy turnip mixture back into the turnip shells.
  12. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  13. Bake the stuffed turnips for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and lightly browned on top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

9g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Twice Baked Turnips?

Twice Baked Turnips takes about 140 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 120 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Twice Baked Turnips?

Twice Baked Turnips has approximately 141.1 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Twice Baked Turnips?

The key ingredients for Twice Baked Turnips are Turnips, Olive Oil, Light Sour Cream, Poultry Seasoning, Salt, Garlic Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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