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Butter-Braised Turnips


Submitted by babydollsea_

Makes 4 servings

If you're looking for other ways to prepare root vegetables like turnips and rutabagas, try using them any way you would a potato. They even make delicious fries!

Ingredients
6 medium turnips
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 salt
1 pepper
Directions
  1. Peel turnips and cut into 1-inch cubes. Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add turnip cubes in a single layer. Cover and cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Stir gently from time to time and lower heat if necessary to prevent burning. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot. Serves 4.

Categories

Side Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 197.0g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
162
Calories from Fat
113
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
12.6g
19%
Saturated Fat
3.8g
19%
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
202mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates
11.7g
4%
Dietary Fiber
3.3g
13%
Sugars
6.9g
Protein
1.7g
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 64%
Calcium 6% Iron 3%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

B-
  Good points
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in saturated fat
  • High in sugar
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