Turnip Omelette

Name: Turnip Omelette
Ingredients: 450 g (1 lb) small crisp turnips; salt and black pepper; salt and black pepper; 50 g (2 oz) butter; 4 eggs; a sprig of fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation info

2
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Paupers Cookbook

By Jocasta Innes

Published 2014

About

This recipe is a good example of everyday ingredients treated with sophisticated simplicity. It makes an excellent lunch or supper dish which needs only a green salad to keep it company.

Ingredients

450 g (1 lb) small crisp turnips
salt and black pepper
50

Supper
Lunch
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Cut the turnips into small cubes and sprinkle with salt. Put them in an omelette pan or small frying pan, preferably one with a handle that can go in the oven, with the butter and cook, stirring, for about 15 minutes or until the turnips are tender and slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly with the parsley and season with a pinch of