Pan Fired Turnips Recipe with Onions and Spinach

Pan fried turnips in a cast iron pan with wooden spatula

Pan Fired Turnips Recipe with Onions and Spinach

Pan fried turnips make a great low carb potato substitute for keto diets. Their earthy flavor combined with caramelized onions and lemon thyme transcend the mundane.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 84kcal

Author Kim Hardesty

Ingredients

1 pound turnips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter (or more olive oil)
1 sprig lemon thyme (or regular)
2 tablespoon scallions
1 cup fresh spinach loosely packed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Peel turnips and cut into quarters or into sixths, if large.
Place a large frying pan over medium heat. When hot add the olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add the turnips when the oil shimmers.
Cook the turnips until browned on one side. Turn them over and add scallions and thyme to the pan. The turnips are ready when a fork piercing the thickest part slides easily through.
Add the spinach and butter to the pan, sautéing until the spinach wilts. Remove the thyme sprig.
Season with salt and pepper, taste to adjust seasoning, and serve.
Serves 4 at 4.5 g net carbs per serving.

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