French-Glazed Turnips
A popular French technique for vegetables is to cook them with a small amount of fat and a sprinkling of sugar and salt. The result is the barest hint of glaze on the vegetables. Here we've added a touch of nutmeg for a different flavor combination.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 52
- Fat: 2.1g
- Saturated fat: 1.2g
- Protein: 1.0g
- Carbohydrate: 8.4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
- Sodium: 277mg
- Calories from fat: 33%
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Calcium: 30mg
Ingredients
- 2 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 1/4 cup water, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Place turnips in a single layer in a large skillet. Add 1 cup water; dot turnips with butter. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes. Uncover and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Cook, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes or until turnips are very lightly browned. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup water, parsley, and pepper.
French-Glazed Turnips Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family
- CUISINE: French
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Fry
- OCCASION: Autumn
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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