Cilantro Pan Fried Turnips

Serves 2

25 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil 
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup chopped cilantro, more to taste 
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper 

Directions

1. Peel and dice turnips into ½ inch cubes.

2. In a skillet over medium, heat olive oil for 1 minute. Add garlic and cilantro and cook for 1 minute. Stir in turnips, salt, pepper, cover and cook for 10 minutes. 

3. Remove cover and increase heat to high and saute turnips for another 5 minutes until slightly golden. Stir in additional cilantro if desired. 

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Quick Tips

• Turnips are a good source of Vitamin C, potassium and vitamin B6.

• This root vegetable is mostly made of water and is low in calories. It is a  healthier substitute for potatoes. 

• Turnips can be eaten raw or cooked. Raw turnips are spicy while cooked turnips are mild and sweet.

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