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If you’re looking for a hardy, cool-weathered root crop to store before winter arrives, look no further: turnip certainly fits the bill. Loaded with vitamins A, C, K, and even omega-3 fatty acids and cancer-fighting plant compounds, turnips are a healthful vegetable to add to your diet. Don’t forget the leafy green tops – they are actually more nutritionally dense than the crispy white root. Indeed, the turnip is just as valuable today as it was as two millennia ago when Pliny the Elder described it as one of the most important vegetables of his time.  

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Although it’s not as flavorful as other vegetables, this unique white and purple root crop is versatile and can be used in a vast array of dishes. From crunchy appetizers and salads to rich soups and stews, turnip can augment your favorite recipes with its subtle flavor. Just make sure not to overcook it. You want it to retain its trademark crunchiness.