Gluten Free Ginger-Lime Roasted Turnips
Turnips are one of those vegetables that genuinely surprise people once they're treated right, and roasting them at high heat is the move that changes everything. The wedges go into a hot oven coated in coconut oil, fresh ginger, lime zest, lime juice, and turmeric — a combination that's bright, a little earthy, and just bold enough to make this feel like a real dish rather than a side thought. Starting them cut-side down on a preheated baking sheet means you get serious caramelization on the flat surfaces before you even flip them, and that golden, slightly charred edge is where all the flavor lives. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, with no swaps or substitutions needed — just whole, clean produce and pantry staples working together. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end keeps things lively and fresh. This is the kind of vegetable dish that converts skeptics at the table.
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4 servings
- 2 lb turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¾ tsp salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, grated ginger, lime zest, lime juice, turmeric, and salt until combined.
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