{"product_id":"turnips-purple-top-1lbs-conventional-bc","title":"Turnips, Purple Top (1lbs) - Conventional - BC","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Top Turnips — 1 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurnips are one of those humble root vegetables that deserve a little more attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With their beautiful purple tops, creamy white flesh and mildly sweet, peppery flavour, they're a versatile addition to cool-weather cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Top Turnips are delicious roasted, mashed or added to soups and stews. They have a lighter texture than potatoes and develop a mellow sweetness when cooked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold in 1 lb portions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild, slightly sweet and peppery flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful purple-and-white colouring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTender and mellow when cooked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicious roasted, mashed or simmered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be enjoyed raw or cooked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA versatile, budget-friendly root vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold in 1 lb portions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasting, mashing, soups, stews, gratins, curries, stir-fries and raw vegetable slaws.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're new to turnips, roasting is a great place to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peel if needed, cut into cubes, toss with olive oil and salt, and roast until tender and lightly caramelized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey're also lovely mashed with potatoes and butter, or added to a hearty beef or vegetable stew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore turnips \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the refrigerator's crisper drawer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideally in a bag or container to prevent moisture loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf they arrive with greens attached, remove the tops before storing the roots. The greens are edible too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild Your Basket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with carrots, potatoes and onions for a tray of roasted root vegetables, or add leeks, garlic and broth for a simple winter soup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurnips are also delicious with butter, thyme, rosemary, cream and Parmesan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurnips and rutabagas aren't the same vegetable, although they're often confused.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Top Turnips are generally smaller, with white flesh and a mildly peppery flavour. Rutabagas tend to be larger, with yellow flesh and a sweeter, earthier taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd here's something interesting about that purple colouring: the exposed shoulders of Purple Top Turnips develop their distinctive purple pigmentation in response to sunlight, while the portion growing underground remains white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Stretch This\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry mixing turnips with potatoes in your next batch of mash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You'll get the familiar creamy texture of mashed potatoes with a little extra flavour and another vegetable worked into dinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeftover roasted turnips can be added to breakfast hash, soups or curries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller, tender turnips can also be grated or thinly sliced into slaws, so there's no need to cook every last one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your turnips arrive with fresh greens, sauté them with garlic and olive oil rather than throwing them away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Note About Your Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold in approximately 1 lb portions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because turnips naturally vary in size, the number of turnips in each order may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Top Turnips • 1 lb Portion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC Fresh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695851126956,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4950\/5708\/files\/IMG_4473.jpg?v=1792791816","url":"https:\/\/naturedelivered.ca\/products\/turnips-purple-top-1lbs-conventional-bc","provider":"Nature Delivered","version":"1.0","type":"link"}