Turnip Facts

Turnip facts and general information about turnips.

Turnips are Available:

Turnips are available in the autumn

How Do Turnips Grow:

Plant a seed and turnips grow as a root vegetable just like carrots do.

What to Look for When Buying Turnips:

Turnips should be firm with no blemishes the smaller the sweeter. Turnips have white skin with purple tops.

Turnip Storage Tips:

Store in plastic bags in refrigerator crisper drawer.

How to Cook Turnips:

Mashed, cut up in soups or side dishes.

Turnip Nutrition Facts:

Turnips are high in fiber, Vitamin C, Calcium and Potassium.

Turnip Recipe: Vegetable and Beef Stew

1-2 lbs. Beef stew meat, cubed
� Cup flour
Salt and pepper
Stir ingredients together and toss to coat. Place in crock pot.

In large measuring cup or bowl stir together:
2 Cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
� teaspoon Paprika
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Pour over meat.

Have adult chop vegetables and then child can add in
2 small turnips, diced
3 carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery
Cook in crock pot on low 8-10 hours or high 4-6 hours.

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