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Glazed Turnips

Glazed Turnips

with Maple Syrup and Parsley
35 min.
Time:
125
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
73 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
12 ozs Turnip
1 oz butter
1 Tbsp Maple syrup
salt
peppers
2 sprigs parsley
How healthy are the main ingredients?
TurnipMaple syrupparsleysalt
Preparation
1.
Glazed Turnips preparation step 1

Peel turnips, halve lengthwise and cut each half into 3 wedges. 

2.
Glazed Turnips preparation step 2

Arrange turnips in a non-stick pan in a single layer. 

3.
Glazed Turnips preparation step 3

Pour in enough water to come halfway up turnips. 

4.
Glazed Turnips preparation step 4

Add butter and maple syrup and season with salt and a pinch of pepper.

5.
Glazed Turnips preparation step 5

Cover, bring to a boil and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until turnips are tender, about 10 minutes.

6.
Glazed Turnips preparation step 6

Remove lid and cook until the water is completely evaporated, 4-5 minutes more.

7.
Glazed Turnips preparation step 7

Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until turnips are caramelized, 4-5 minutes more.

8.
Glazed Turnips preparation step 8

Meanwhile, rinse the parsley, shake dry, pluck leaves and finely chop. Add to turnips, stir to coat, and serve.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie125 cal.(6 %)
Protein1 g(1 %)
Fat8 g(7 %)
Carbohydrates9 g(6 %)
Sugar added2 g(8 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

The fine vegetables are rich in fibre; that is why they keep the blood sugar level constant and thus make you full for a long time.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Not only turnips get this elegant preparation method. It is also suitable for carrots, parsnips or pumpkin. However, the cooking times can be changed: just pierce the pieces and feel if they are soft enough inside. Sprinkled with roasted sunflower seeds, all these glazed vegetables have more bite; they also provide vitamins and valuable fatty acids.

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