Separate turnip roots from the greens if it hasn't been done yet. Scrub your roots with a vegetable brush to get rid of mud and impurities. Pat dry.
Trim off the green ends of your turnips and peel.
Cut your turnips into quarters or smaller pieces.
Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit/ 200° Celsius.
Place turnip pieces into a mixing bowl and season with salt and pour olive oil over the roots.
Toss your turnips so that they are completely coated with the olive oil and salt.
Spread turnip pieces over a baking sheet or place them into a casserole dish.
Roast turnips at 400° Fahrenheit/ 200° Celsius for about 30 - 40 minutes until cooked through. *see Notes
Notes
Use about 12 baby turnips. You can weigh too, to get to the correct amount.
The roasting time depends on the size of your turnips. They usualy take somewhere between 30 to 40 minutes. For example baby turnips might cok through faster then say fist-sized turnips.