SESAME ROASTED TURNIPS & BARLEY

From Naturally Ella

This dish is a great lunch or an easy dinner to throw together. Serve over quinoa for an extra added bit of protein or include a handful of white beans. Also, if you grab a bunch of turnips that have greens still attached- wilt them in a bit of heated olive oil and add to the dish before serving!

Serves 2 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large turnip
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons honey
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
• 2 cups cooked barley

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375˚. Cut turnips into ¼" cubes and place in a bowl. Add minced garlic, olive oil, sesame seeds, honey, and sea salt: toss until well combined. Spread turnips out into a single layer in a roasting pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until caramelizing and turnips are tender.
2. Remove turnips from oven and add the soy sauce and cilantro to the roasting pan.
3. Serve turnips over cooked barley.