Baby Turnips
About: Baby turnips are immature turnips. Some varieties are grown specifically as baby turnips and are commonly referred to Harukai or Japanese Turnips. The crispy, peppery, sweet baby turnips are delightful to eat raw. The highly nutritious leaves, also known as turnip greens, should also be eaten.
Nutritional Information: Raw turnips are a very good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin C, and Manganese. One cup of turnips has 46% of the DV of Vitamin C. When you cook turnips the Vitamin C is reduced to 30% DV. Turnip greens (raw) are considered a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A , Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese. One cup has 127% DV Vitamin A, 55% DV Vitamin C, and 173% Vitamin K, and 13% DV Managanese. Like turnips, the greens lose vitamins and minerals in the cooking process. Source Nutitiondata.com. Read More
Storage: Store in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Tips: You do not need to peel baby turnips—just give them a good wash. You can cook the baby turnips or eat them raw. The turnip greens can be quickly cooked with olive oil.
QuickFix: Shred turnips for a great addition to any salad.
Recipes: Honey-kissed Baby Turnips and Greens Recipe, Spring Turnip Frittata