Baked Turnip Fries
These baked turnip fries are deliciously spiced and pair well with the creamy, yogurt dipping sauce. They are an excellent low-starch and low-calorie alternative to traditional potato French fries.
Servings: 4
Calories: 96kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Turnip Fries
- 2 large turnips about 4” in diameter--peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- chives chopped - to garnish (optional)
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
- ½ tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed is best
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Add the turnip sticks to a large bowl and toss with the olive oil. Add the oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Toss until the turnips are evenly coated with the spices.
- Transfer the turnips to a large baking sheet and spread them out.
- Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, or until golden brown.
- For the dip, mix the yogurt, dill, garlic and lemon juice together. Season with some salt and pepper.
- Garnish the turnip fries with the chives and serve with the dip!
Notes
- Nutrition information does not include the dip.
- You can store any leftover dipping sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. The fries can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Reheat the fries in the oven at 400°F on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
