Turnips belong to the cruciferous family, like cabbages, radishes and rutabagas. vegetables rich in protective antioxidants. Very low calorie, it provides a significant amount of fiber. These improve transit and fight against constipation, but they can disrupt fragile intestines. The sulfur it contains has the same effect.
It is a vegetable very rich in minerals and trace elements. It provides a little magnesium, zinc, sulfur and iron, is quite rich in sodium, do not salt the cooking water. and contains a lot of potassium, which contributes to the proper development of muscles and neurons. More calcium, which contributes to the solidity of the bones. On the vitamin side, it provides carotenoids and a little vitamin C. These two antioxidants stimulate the immune system and help the body get rid of toxins.
How to choose your turnips?
There are many varieties (besides the classic turnip) purple, yellow or even black. The brighter its color, the more the turnip is rich in beta-carotene and interesting for health. When buying, preferably choose small, smooth, firm and young vegetables. they will be less fibrous and more tender. Do not hesitate to test them and select turnips with vigorous flesh. You can keep them for a few days but it is still preferable to consume them the same day of purchase.
>> Buying advice : if you observe brown spots, withering or a strong odor go your way. The vegetable turnip should have a nice white and pink color. and turnips bought in branches must have beautiful green tops.
Which cooking method to choose for turnips?
- To avoid intestinal disorders, first blanch it in water for 5 minutes. Then continue cooking in another water for about fifteen minutes.
- In a pan or wok, sauté this vegetable in a knob of butter with a little honey to reduce the spiciness of the turnip. 5 to 10 minutes will suffice. If you prefer cooking in the oven, cut your turnips into quarters and cook for thirty minutes depending on the temperature chosen.
With which ingredients to associate the turnip?
Carrots, zucchini or different varieties of mushrooms go perfectly with the sweetness of turnips. So, do not hesitate to cook glazed turnips, mashed potatoes, turnips stuffed with mushrooms or to cook lamb navarins or chicken curries with turnips.
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