Pan Fried Cajun Turnips are seasoned with homemade Cajun seasoning and cooked in butter and olive oil until golden brown. They are a tasty and unique side dish!

How many of you out there can say that you've eaten turnips? I'd be willing to bet it's not that many of you.

When I was growing up, turnips never made an appearance at our table and I ended up never even trying one until I was an adult.

Turnips came into my life via my CSA, and I was super excited when they did. Belonging to a CSA has given me the opportunity to try lots of new veggies that may have not crossed my path otherwise.

Turnips are surprisingly zippy upon the first bite and are a truly unique veggie. I loved pairing them with Cajun spices. I hope you love it, too!

HOW TO MAKE PAN FRIED TURNIPS

Pan fried turnips are easy to make! First, fresh turnips are peeled and diced. They are cooked in a frying pan in olive oil and butter until softened and browned. Then, the turnips are seasoned with Cajun seasoning. See below for detailed recipe instructions.

WHAT ARE TURNIPS?

Turnips are a root vegetable in the same family as radishes. They have a zippy, spicy taste that can sometimes be bitter. When turnips are cooked, the bitterness and zip mellow.

DO YOU PEEL TURNIPS BEFORE COOKING THEM?

Turnips can be prepared similarly to potatoes and, like potatoes, turnips can be prepared peeled or unpeeled. The outside of a turnip is totally edible.

WHAT TO SERVE TURNIPS WITH?

Turnips can be eaten as a side dish with proteins like beef, chicken, and pork. They can also be paired with other root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes.

MORE ROOT VEGETABLE RECIPES

Looking for more recipes that feature versatile root vegetables? Check out some of my favorite root vegetable recipes from the archives:

• Kohlrabi and Apple Salad
• Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
• One Skillet Potatoes au Gratin
• Air Fryer Carrot Chips

If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!

2 servings

Pan Fried Cajun Turnips

Pan Fried Cajun Turnips are seasoned with homemade Cajun seasoning and cooked in butter and olive oil until golden brown. They are a tasty and unique side dish!

  prep time: 10 MINcook time: 15 MINtotal time: 25 MIN 

INGREDIENTS

1 lb turnips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut off the ends of the turnips, peel, and cut into cubes.

2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turnips to the skillet and cook for five minutes without stirring.

3. Stir the turnips and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally to brown on all sides.

4. Sprinkle the turnips with the Cajun seasoning and continue to cook for another 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

NOTES

Author: Becky

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