Spicy carrots and turnips roasted with Parmesan cheese
In this simple recipe, carrots and turnips are roasted in the oven, coated with spiced oil and grated Parmesan cheese.
The vegetables will be both tender and slightly crispy, thanks to the parmesan.
The vegetables will be both tender and slightly crispy, thanks to the parmesan.
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60 min.
Easy
4 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: May 22th 2025
1 lb + 1.6 oz 
1 lb + 1.6 oz turnips
5 tablespoons 
2 tablespoons chilli spices
1.8 oz Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 60 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
Pour 5 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons chilli spices into a bowl and mix.
Pour 5 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons chilli spices into a bowl and mix.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
Pour in the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat well with the spiced oil.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Grate on 1.8 oz Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)...
Stage 6 - 1 min.
...then mix again.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Pour onto a sheet of baking paper placed on a baking sheet, and spread out in an even layer, then lightly salt again.
Stage 8 - 30 min.
Bake at 200°C (390°F) for about 30 minutes, watching for color.
Stage 9
You can eat them on their own, with a pesto or parsley-sesame green sauce for example, or as an accompaniment to fish or meat.
Remarks
You can easily change the spices, for example to a curry, or your own mix of paprika, smoked or not, chilli, fenugreek, etc.
Of course, you can use any vegetables you like.
Of course, you can use any vegetables you like.
Keeping: 2 or 3 days in the fridge, in a closed container.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 30 RDI=10 % | 80 RDI=7 % | 90 RDI=10 % | 1,210 RDI=60 % | 5,050 RDI: 60 % |
| Per 100 g | 2 RDI=1 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 100 RDI=5 % | 440 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 7 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 300 RDI=20 % | 1,260 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 4.85 €
- Per person : 1.25 €
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Turnips
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Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
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