Roasted Turnips with Ginger

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound turnips, peeled, cut into 2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch strips
• 2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Bring 2 quarts water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling in a large saucepan over high heat. Add turnips; return to boiling. Lower heat to medium; cover and cook 3 minutes or until turnips are just tender.
3. Drain turnips. Turn into a large roasting pan. Stir in sesame oil, ginger, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. Roast into heated 375 degree F. oven 40 minutes, stirring turnips several times with a wooden spoon.

Recipe Yield: Servings: 4

Source: Family Circle's All-Time Favorite Recipes
Book Title: Family Circle's All-Time Favorite Recipes