Harvest of the Month Features Tasty Turnip Tot Recipe on WEAU-TV (NBC)

Photo: Ruth Chipps

Tasty "Smashed" Turnip Tots

Turnips take center stage with lower carbohydrate profile and texture similar to potatoes.

Ingredients:
2 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 2-3 inch pieces (or potatoes)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra as needed
1/2 granulated garlic
2T parmesan cheese

Optional dressing:

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 lemons, zested
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
For the turnips or potatoes:

Put in an 8-quart stockpot with enough cold water to cover by at least 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat and cook until the tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain in a colander and allow to dry for 5 minutes.

Using the palm of your hand, gently press until lightly smashed.
In an 11 or 12 in. skillet, heat 1/4 cup of oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle potatoes with garlic. In batches, add the potatoes and cook, without stirring, until the bottoms turn golden brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the potatoes over and cook, drizzling with oil, if needed, until golden brown on the other side for another 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
For the optional dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Spoon the dressing over the potatoes and toss gently until coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and serve.

Harvest of the Month is a partnership between Jackson County Department of Health and Human Services, Black River Memorial Hospital, Together for Jackson County Kids, Ho-Chunk Nation, UW Extension-Jackson County, Lunda Community Center, Boys and Girls Club, Hansen’s IGA, local school districts, The Library and the community.

Ruth Lahmayer Chipps, MS, RDN, is Communications Director for Jackson In Action and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She develops Harvest of the Month recipes & videos and is host of “Harvest of the Month” on WEAU-TV 13 (NBC). More at www.Lahmayer.com

Turnip Up the Heat with Tasty Turnip Tots - Harvest of the Month

Tasty "Smashed" Turnip Tots

Turnips take center stage with lower carbohydrate profile and texture similar to potatoes.

Ingredients:
2 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 2-3 inch pieces (or potatoes)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra as needed
1/2 granulated garlic
2T parmesan cheese

Optional dressing:

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 lemons, zested
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
For the turnips or potatoes:

Put in an 8-quart stockpot with enough cold water to cover by at least 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat and cook until the tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain in a colander and allow to dry for 5 minutes.

Using the palm of your hand, gently press until lightly smashed.
In an 11 or 12 in. skillet, heat 1/4 cup of oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle potatoes with garlic. In batches, add the potatoes and cook, without stirring, until the bottoms turn golden brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the potatoes over and cook, drizzling with oil, if needed, until golden brown on the other side for another 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
For the optional dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Spoon the dressing over the potatoes and toss gently until coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and serve.

Turnips

Related to radishes. Member of the Cruciferous family (along with broccoli and cauliflower)

May help reduce risk of cancer.

Low in carbs; High in vitamins and minerals.

Harvest of the Month is a partnership between Jackson County Department of Health and Human Services, Black River Memorial Hospital, Together for Jackson County Kids, Ho-Chunk Nation, UW Extension-Jackson County, Lunda Community Center, Boys and Girls Club, Hansen’s IGA, local school districts, The Library and the community.

Ruth Lahmayer Chipps, MS, RDN, is Communications Director for Jackson In Action and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She develops Harvest of the Month recipes & videos and is host of “Harvest of the Month” on WEAU-TV 13 (NBC). More at www.Lahmayer.com