Roasted Turnips with Honey & Thyme

Name: Roasted Turnips with Honey & Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive Oil; Salt, to taste; 1 tsp Thyme, fresh leaves or dried; 20 g Butter, optional, for richness; 700 g Turnip, peeled and cut into wedges; Black Pepper, to taste; 1.5 tbsp Honey

Sweet, caramelised roasted turnips with honey, thyme, and buttery edges — a simple but elegant side dish.

45 mins Serves 4Oven

Ingredients ↓Method ↓

Method

10 mins prep35 mins cook45 mins total

Heat oven to 210°C (190°C fan).
Toss turnip wedges with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on a baking tray.
Roast for 20 minutes, turning once halfway.
Mix honey and thyme (and melted butter if using), then drizzle over the turnips.
Return to oven for 10–15 minutes until golden and caramelised at the edges.
Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm.

Notes

Cut turnips to an even size for consistent roasting.

Add honey in the second half of roasting to prevent burning.

Finish with a pinch of flaky salt before serving for extra contrast.

About this recipe

Roasted turnips with honey and thyme are an easy way to turn a humble vegetable into a standout side. Oven roasting brings out natural sweetness, while honey and thyme add a fragrant, savoury balance.

They pair beautifully with roast chicken, lamb, or festive mains, and are just as good alongside hearty vegetarian dishes.