seasonal vegetable: turnip

24 x 31 cm
Acrylic, conte, pencil & ballpoint pen on paper
 
Turnip, seasonal vegetable: is a root vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates worldwide for its white, fleshy taproot. Rutabaga. Use turnips any way you would use a potato, and then some. Try them baked or boiled in stews, soups and stir-fries, or lightly steamed with some butter, salt or lemon juice for flavour. Turnips are a cruciferous vegetable with multiple health benefits. They boast an impressive nutritional profile, and their bioactive compounds, such as glucosinolates, may support blood sugar control, protect against harmful bacteria, and provide anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects.