Sweet Mustard Roasted Turnips

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Summary

Turnips transform into a delectable side when they're coated in a sweet and tangy mustard dressing and then oven-roasted until tender. As they’re roasting, the turnips develop a sweet caramelized exterior, a pleasant tender interior, and a deep earthy flavor that is simply divine with the Sweet Mustard Dressing. After removing these turnips from the oven, drizzle them with extra mustard dressing and sprinkle with fresh parsley to add a bit of brightness before serving. This may be a side dish, but after just one bite, these turnips will be the star of the show!

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

sweet mustard roasted turnips

Ingredients

Sweet Mustard Sauce
 1 tbsp tahini
 2 tbsp dijon mustard
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 2 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar
 1 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes) +1 Tbsp as needed
Other Ingredients
 2 medium - large turnips, scrubbed, ends removed, cut into 1” pieces (2 - 3 cups)
 1 tbsp parsley (minced) +1 Tbsp as needed

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Make the Sweet Mustard Sauce: Add all ingredients to a small bowl, starting with one tablespoon of maple syrup. Whisk well until combined. Taste and adjust for additional sweetness, if desired.

3

Once the turnips are scrubbed and the top of the root is removed (by cutting it off with your chef’s knife), cut the turnip into 1” pieces.

4

Add the turnips to a mixing bowl. Drizzle the mustard sauce over top and toss until the turnips are coated in the sauce. Don’t oversaturate the turnips; use only the amount of sauce you need to lightly coat them. Reserve remaining sauce for drizzling over the turnips after they finish cooking.

5

Spread the turnips out evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through.

6

Once the turnips finish cooking, remove from the oven and drizzle the remaining sauce over top.

7

Sprinkle with parsley or other herbs of your choice.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Substitute Dijon mustard with whole grain mustard, brown mustard, or spicy mustard if you’d like a bit of a kick!

Use onion powder in place of garlic powder.

Use white wine vinegar in place of apple cider vinegar.

Whole Food Sweetener
Use date paste in place of maple syrup. Note you may need to add 1–2 teaspoons of water if you’d like a thinner consistency.

Storage
Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Ingredients

Sweet Mustard Sauce
 1 tbsp tahini
 2 tbsp dijon mustard
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 2 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar
 1 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes) +1 Tbsp as needed
Other Ingredients
 2 medium - large turnips, scrubbed, ends removed, cut into 1” pieces (2 - 3 cups)
 1 tbsp parsley (minced) +1 Tbsp as needed

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Make the Sweet Mustard Sauce: Add all ingredients to a small bowl, starting with one tablespoon of maple syrup. Whisk well until combined. Taste and adjust for additional sweetness, if desired.

3

Once the turnips are scrubbed and the top of the root is removed (by cutting it off with your chef’s knife), cut the turnip into 1” pieces.

4

Add the turnips to a mixing bowl. Drizzle the mustard sauce over top and toss until the turnips are coated in the sauce. Don’t oversaturate the turnips; use only the amount of sauce you need to lightly coat them. Reserve remaining sauce for drizzling over the turnips after they finish cooking.

5

Spread the turnips out evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through.

6

Once the turnips finish cooking, remove from the oven and drizzle the remaining sauce over top.

7

Sprinkle with parsley or other herbs of your choice.

Sweet Mustard Roasted Turnips