How to Cook Turnip - Cooking Times

Compare cooking times and preparation for Turnip. Times vary with portion size, cut and heating conditions; check the tips for each method below.

Root Vegetables

Season: Spring, Autumn

Cooking Times by Method

Raw

Thinly sliced for quick pickles or salads. Leaves are also edible

Boil

5-8 min

From cold water

Quartered. Be careful — falls apart easily

Stir-fry

3-4 min

Wedges over medium heat. Stir-fry the leaves too

Microwave

2-3 min

Quartered at 600W. Softens easily

Steam

5-8 min

Becomes meltingly tender. Great with thick sauce

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Storage Time Guide

No sourced storage estimate is available for this vegetable yet. Follow the pack instructions and set your own use date below.

Estimates assume fresh produce stored as described. Freshness and temperature affect storage; these dates do not guarantee safety. Follow pack dates and instructions. Do not eat food showing spoilage, regardless of the date.

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Turnip Cooking FAQs

How long to boil Turnip?

Boil Turnip for 5-8 min (From cold water). Quartered. Be careful — falls apart easily

How long to microwave Turnip?

Microwave Turnip for 2-3 min. Quartered at 600W. Softens easily

How long to stir-fry Turnip?

Stir-fry Turnip for 3-4 min. Wedges over medium heat. Stir-fry the leaves too

How long to steam Turnip?

Steam Turnip for 5-8 min. Becomes meltingly tender. Great with thick sauce

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