Glazed Turnips

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
2%
Glazed Turnips
45 min.
4
125kcal

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Discover the delightful flavors of Glazed Turnips, a side dish that is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also fits perfectly into a low FODMAP diet. This recipe is a fantastic way to elevate your meals with a unique twist on a classic vegetable. Turnips, often overlooked, are transformed into a sweet and savory treat that will impress your family and friends.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that is both nutritious and delicious, with each serving containing only 125 calories. The combination of butter, sugar, and salt creates a beautiful glaze that enhances the natural sweetness of the turnips, making them irresistible. The golden-brown sautéing adds a lovely texture, while the fresh parsley garnish brings a pop of color and freshness to the plate.

Whether you're looking for a new side dish to accompany your favorite main course or simply want to enjoy a healthy and satisfying vegetable dish, Glazed Turnips are the perfect choice. This recipe is easy to follow and requires minimal equipment, making it accessible for cooks of all skill levels. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your taste buds with this delightful dish!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • leaf flat parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • lb turnip small to medium (2-inch)
  • 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Peel turnips, then halve horizontally and quarter halves. Arrange turnips in 1 layer in a 12-inch heavy skillet and add enough water (about 1 1/2 cups) to reach halfway up turnips.
  2. Add butter, sugar, and salt and boil over moderately high heat, covered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Boil turnips, uncovered, stirring, until tender and water has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
  3. Sauté turnips over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden brown,about 5 minutes more.
  4. Add 3 tablespoons water and stir to coat turnips with glaze.

Nutrition Facts

Calories125kcal
Protein6.39%
Fat40.32%
Carbs53.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.27
Glycemic Load
9.76
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.3417392379564%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.54mg
Myricetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:125.33kcal
6.27%
Fat:5.92g
9.1%
Saturated Fat:3.62g
22.65%
Carbohydrates:17.59g
5.86%
Net Carbohydrates:13.5g
4.91%
Sugar:11.62g
12.91%
Cholesterol:15.05mg
5.02%
Sodium:492.25mg
21.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.11g
4.22%
Vitamin C:47.96mg
58.13%
Fiber:4.09g
16.36%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.26%
Potassium:436.37mg
12.47%
Copper:0.21mg
10.39%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.23%
Folate:34.61µg
8.65%
Calcium:72.94mg
7.29%
Magnesium:26.11mg
6.53%
Phosphorus:63.06mg
6.31%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.09%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.62%
Vitamin K:4.82µg
4.59%
Vitamin B3:0.91mg
4.57%
Zinc:0.63mg
4.21%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.19%
Vitamin A:195.99IU
3.92%
Iron:0.7mg
3.9%
Selenium:1.68µg
2.4%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.55%
Source:Epicurious