Dishes with turnips - 11 cooking recipes

In France, turnips were eaten by almost all segments of society. Already in the Middle Ages, recipes with turnips occupied a worthy place in the English menu. In Russia, turnips have been grown and eaten since time immemorial. Our ancestors highly valued the beneficial properties of turnips. They used both the turnip root and its leaves. Turnips were mainly used to make pies. Stuffed turnips were also highly prized. Kvass was even made from this vegetable. Nowadays, turnips can be cooked as a side dish. Well, if we cook at home, we can also use the leaves of this vegetable as salads and appetizers. Turnips have excellent early maturity, and, in addition, they are well preserved without losing any of their beneficial properties. Turnips are distinguished by a high content of nitrogenous substances, essential oils, and mineral salts. This vegetable also contains carotene, vitamins C, B1, B2, PP, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and fiber. Turnip is widely used both in cooking and for medicinal purposes. Turnips are consumed raw, boiled, stewed, fried or steamed. It is also consumed alone or in combination with other vegetables. It can be served as a side dish or as an independent dish. Turnip is used for diseases of the genitourinary system as a diuretic. This root vegetable also has anti-inflammatory properties and is used for inflammation of the gums and oral cavity. Turnips also help with sore throat, sore throat and cough. Compresses made from mashed boiled turnips are used to treat gout and rheumatism. Turnip juice mixed with honey can serve as a good sedative or as a mild sleeping pill.