Turnip hashbrowns, bacon, and eggs served on a plate

Turnip Hash Brown Breakfast

If you're looking for a lower-carbohydrate option to potato hash browns, this turnip has brown recipe is a great alternative. For this recipe, the turnip hash browns were served with turkey bacon and eggs. Increase the amount of ingredients to make more servings, or use an air fryer to cook instead of traditional frying cooking method. Pair this with your favorite diabetes-friendly breakfast, or enjoy on its own!

Makes 1 serving
Serving Size: 2 hash browns
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients for turnip hash brown breakfast

  • 1 turnip
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 pieces of turkey bacon

Directions for turnip hash brown breakfast

  1. Peel the turnip, then grate it into a bowl with the largest side of a cheese grater.
  2. Add 1 beaten egg, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Combine well.
  3. Form the turnip mixture into 2 flat patties.
  4. In a heated pan, add olive oil.
  5. Carefully add the turnip patties to the pan to fry.
  6. Fry the turnip patties for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway to ensure each side is cooked thoroughly.
  7. When golden brown and crispy, remove from pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to pat excess oil.
  8. Serve with 2 eggs any style and turkey bacon.
  9. Enjoy!

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Nutrition facts

Per Serving

  • calories: 300
  • cholesterol: 578mg
  • fat: 19g
  • potassium: 427mg
  • protein: 23g
  • saturated fat: 6g
  • sodium: 1050mg
  • sugar: 2g
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