Best Sweet And Buttery Turnips Recipes

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GLAZED TURNIPS



Glazed Turnips image

Categories     Side     Turnip     Winter     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb small to medium (2-inch) turnips
About 1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Garnish: chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • 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. 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.
  • Sauté turnips over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden brown,about 5 minutes more. Add 3 tablespoons water and stir to coat turnips with glaze.

BUTTERED TURNIP PUREE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large turnips, peeled and cut into uniform chunks
1 quart milk
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 clove garlic, peeled and gently smashed with the side of a knife
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the turnips, milk, thyme and garlic in a medium saucepan. Set over medium heat and partially cover the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until the turnips are tender-the tip of a paring knife should go through without resistance.
  • Drain the turnips, reserving the cooking liquid, and transfer to a food processor (discard the thyme sprigs). Add about 1 cup of the reserved cooking liquid and the butter, season with plenty of salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Add more of the liquid, if necessary. Serve hot.

MASHED TURNIPS



Mashed Turnips image

This simple recipe for mashed turnips is rich, creamy, and delicious. It's even a little sweet, thanks to the sugar, so it's a side dish anyone will love.

Provided by Andrea Lynn

Categories     Dinner     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Kosher salt (to taste)
1 pound turnips (peeled and diced large)
2 to 3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and season with salt.
  • Once boiling, add the peeled and diced turnips. Cook until fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Drain the turnips and place them back into the pot. Add the butter , sugar, and pepper, and season with salt to taste.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the turnips with the butter and seasonings until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 165 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 2 cups (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BUTTER ROASTED TURNIPS



Butter Roasted Turnips image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds turnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch wedges
8 to 10 unpeeled cloves garlic
10 sprigs fresh thyme
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the turnips on a baking sheet. Scatter the garlic and thyme over the top. Drizzle with the butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Roast until the turnips are tender and golden, about 30 minutes.

SWEET-AND-SOUR SKILLET GLAZED TURNIPS



Sweet-and-Sour Skillet Glazed Turnips image

These slightly sweet turnips with a splash of vinegar are as easy as simmer, stir, season.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons white balsamic or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Spread the turnips in a single layer in a large skillet with a lid. Add enough water to cover the turnips halfway and then add the butter and sugar. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Partially cover with the lid and simmer until the turnips are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to high and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid almost completely evaporates and the turnips are glazed. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar and chives; season with salt and pepper.
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SWEET SPICY TURNIPS



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Make and share this Sweet Spicy Turnips recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 dash ground allspice
3 turnips, peeled and each cut into 6 wedges (6 ounces each)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400f degrees.
  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a jelly roll pan or shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray, toss to coat.
  • Bake at 400f degrees for 35 minutes or until tender, stirring every 10 minutes.

HONEY-GLAZED TURNIPS



Honey-Glazed Turnips image

This simple turnip side dish goes well with steak, burgers, pork, or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds turnips (about 3 medium), peeled and diced large
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup water
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, combine turnips, honey, butter, and water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring liquid to a boil over medium-high, then reduce to a rapid simmer. Cover and cook until turnips are just tender, 10 minutes. Uncover, bring liquid back to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost reduced, 10 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring often, until turnips are barely golden and glazed, 3 minutes more. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g

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