Roast Turnips with Sweet Potatoes and Apples

I saw some purple topped turnips at the store yesterday and decided to give them a try. Turnips are rich in vitamin C, beta carotene and insoluble fiber. They are also a good source of lutein, phosphorus and calcium. I decided to just simply roast these with some sweet potatoes and apples and add a bit of kick via cayenne pepper, balsamic vinegar and walnuts. You can throw this together in a few minutes and it makes a filling and satisfying side dish.

Full recipe and photos after the jump

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 2" slices
3 medium turnips, peeled and chopped into 2" slice
1 large apple, I used Braeburn but you can also try Granny Smith, chopped
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Step by Step Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and honey

2. Place chopped turnips, sweet potatoes and apples in a medium roasting pan

3. Drizzle with mixture and toss thoroughly

4. Sprinkle with walnuts, cayenne, salt and pepper

5. Roast for 30 minutes

6. Serve