Caramelized Turnips

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This old-fashioned turnip recipe makes a great side dish for grilled duck. An astonishing way to add some zip to a vegetable I'm used to putting in a soup pot.

Submitted by Lynn Pennec
Updated on February 4, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 cups diced peeled turnips

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 cube chicken bouillon

  • 1 tablespoon butter, or more as needed

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

  1. Place turnips, water, and bouillon into a large skillet over medium heat; simmer until water has evaporated and turnips are tender, about 15 minutes.

  2. Stir butter into turnips until melted, then sprinkle with sugar. Gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until butter and sugar cook into a brown, sticky coating on turnips, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

252 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

79 Calories
3g Fat
13g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 79
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 374mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 192mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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