Pickled Turnips

Brighten up your meals with the irresistible crunch and tang of homemade Pickled Turnips! This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe transforms humble turnips into a vibrant, flavor-packed delight, thanks to a simple brine of white vinegar, garlic, and a hint of sweetness. Add a small piece of beetroot to infuse the turnips with a stunning pink hue, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and fermented to tangy perfection in a few days, these pickled turnips are the ideal side dish, sandwich topping, or zesty snack. Easy to make and long-lasting, they’re a must-try for lovers of bold, fermented flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 500 grams Turnips
• 1 small piece Beetroot (optional, for color)
• 500 milliliters Water
• 250 milliliters White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 whole Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Peel the turnips and cut them into batons or wedges about 1 cm thick.

Step 2

If using beetroot for color, peel and cut it into similar-sized pieces as the turnips.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, white vinegar, salt, and sugar. Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve completely.

Step 4

Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the brine along with the bay leaf. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

In a clean glass jar (or jars), layer the turnips and beet pieces alternately. This will give the turnips a vibrant pink color as they pickle.

Step 6

Pour the cooled brine into the jar(s) until the vegetables are completely submerged. Leave a small amount of space at the top to allow for expansion.

Step 7

Seal the jar(s) tightly and leave at room temperature for 3-5 days to ferment slightly and develop flavor.

Step 8

Taste the turnips after 3 days. Once they reach your desired level of tanginess, move the jar(s) to the refrigerator to stop further fermentation.

Step 9

Serve cold as a side dish, in sandwiches, or as a tangy addition to meals. The turnips will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1355.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	233.1

Total Fat 0.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 14555.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 5.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 218.7mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1329.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.1%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 85.6%