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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
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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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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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For 1 Or 2 Low Protein Side Dishes Vegetables Easy Vegetarian Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Inexpensive Low In Something Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less