Vegetarian side dish / light appetizer

Grilled Turnips with Lemon & Herb Oil

Name: Grilled Turnips with Lemon & Herb Oil
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 g / 28.2 oz turnips; 45 g / 1.6 oz extra-virgin olive oil; 12 g / 0.4 oz garlic, minced; 30 g / 1.1 oz lemon juice; 10 g / 0.35 oz flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 g / 0.07 oz fresh thyme leaves; 6 g / 0.2 oz sea salt; 2 g / 0.07 oz black pepper; 2 g / 0.07 oz lemon zest Optional lemon zest

A simple smoky vegetable dish with golden edges, fresh lemon, and a bright herb finish. Great as a side dish or a light vegetarian appetizer.

Prep45 minTotal45 min 4 servingsEasyabout 162 per serving

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Method

1
Wash the turnips very well, trim the tops and root ends, then peel them.
2
Cut them into wedges about 1 cm / 0.4 in thick so they cook evenly and are easy to turn on the grill.
3
Sprinkle with half the salt and let them rest for 10 minutes. This draws out a little moisture and helps browning.
4
Pat dry. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, thyme, and a little black pepper. Coat the turnips well.
5
Heat a grill pan or barbecue to medium-high. When hot, place the turnips in a single layer.
6
Grill for 4–5 minutes on the first side until marked and lightly charred.
7
Turn and grill the second side for another 4–5 minutes, or until the center is tender when pierced with a knife.
8
Move to a serving plate. Add lemon juice, the remaining salt, parsley, and optional lemon zest.
9
Serve warm.

Chef notes

Finish with extra parsley and lemon zest. Serve with grilled fish, roast chicken, crusty bread, or a cool yogurt dip.
Choose small to medium turnips for a sweeter taste and better texture. Do not cut them too thin or they may dry out. If your turnips are very large, parboil them for 3 minutes before grilling.