PEPPERY TURNIP "FRIES"

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Peppery Turnip

I confess to being turnip ignorant. It seems a shame to let a perfectly good vegetable go uneaten for lack of knowledge. Then I found this recipe in "Yamuna's Table", and I became a turnip convert. Try it and join me in having a new appreciation for this humble vegetable.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium turnips (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 -4 tablespoons freshly ground parmesan cheese
olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a large cookie sheet with olive oil.
  • Pare the turnips and cut them into 2 1/2 x 1/2 inch sticks.
  • Combine the spices, Parmesan and turnips in a large plastic bag.
  • Seal and shake to coat.
  • Spread the sticks in a single layer on the prepared pan and brush with a little olive oil.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, turning once, until spears are tender and golden.
  • Serve with or without a sprinkling of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.3, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.3, Sodium 139.2, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 2.6

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