Mireille Johnston

Tian de Navets Rosés

Pink Turnip Gratin

Preparation info
  • For

    6

    people
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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The Cuisine of the Sun

By Mireille Johnston

Published 1990

  • About

Little pink turnips have a lovely subtle flavor. This tian is light and tasty and can be served with pork, lamb, or fish, or as the main course.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds small pink turnips (about 2 dozen; 2 inches in diameter)
  • 2

Method

Peel and slice the turnips and onions as thinly as possible and put them in a large bowl.

Preheat the oven to 375°. Oil a china, Pyrex, or earthenware baking dish.

Peel and crush the garlic into the bowl. Add salt and pepper and the vegetables and mix together. Spread t