CARAMELIZED ROASTED TURNIPS RECIPE - EASY THANKSGIVING SIDE!

Caramelized Roasted Turnips Recipe - Easy Thanksgiving Side! image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds turnips with purple tops, (cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
2 shallots, (thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 teaspoons minced dried chives
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
½ teaspoon salt, (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, (or to taste)
4 tablespoons butter, (cut into about 10 pieces)
Chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish)
crushed red pepper flakes, (for garnish, optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450˚F.
Place turnips and shallots in a 9x13 baking dish and lightly toss with olive oil.
To the turnips add chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; toss gently to combine.
Place butter pieces over the top.
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender. Give it a stir halfway through cooking.If the turnips are cut larger than suggested, you will need to roast them a bit longer, or until tender.
Remove from oven.
Taste for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
Garnish with parsley and pepper flakes; serve.