Glazed Turnips

These glazed turnips offer a delightful balance of earthy vegetables and sweet fruit. By pressure cooking yellow turnips with dried apricots, the dish achieves a tender texture and deep, rich flavor profile. The brown sugar and butter create a glossy, caramelized coating that enhances the natural sweetness of the turnips. This vegetarian side dish is perfect for holiday dinners, weeknight meals, or as a comforting addition to roasted meat entrees. The combination of savory and sweet notes makes it a versatile and appealing choice for any table.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 179.6

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

These glazed turnips offer a delightful balance of earthy vegetables and sweet fruit. By pressure cooking yellow turnips with dried apricots, the dish achieves a tender texture and deep, rich flavor profile. The brown sugar and butter create a glossy, caramelized coating that enhances the natural sweetness of the turnips. This vegetarian side dish is perfect for holiday dinners, weeknight meals, or as a comforting addition to roasted meat entrees. The combination of savory and sweet notes makes it a versatile and appealing choice for any table.

Ingredients

1 md Yellow turnips; cubed
1 Dozen Dried apricots
1/2 cup Water
1/2 cup Brown sugar
2 tablespoon Butter or margarine

Directions

1
Soak the dried apricots in warm water for 1 hour to soften them, then drain.
2
Place the cubed yellow turnips and soaked apricots into the pressure cooker.
3
Add 1/2 cup of water to the pressure cooker.
4
Seal the lid and bring the cooker to high pressure (15 lbs).
5
Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the turnips are tender but not mushy.
6
Quick release the pressure by running cool water over the cooker or using the venting valve.
7
Open the lid and transfer the contents to a saucepan if not already on the stove.
8
Stir in the brown sugar and butter or margarine.
9
Heat over low flame, stirring gently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens into a glossy glaze coating the turnips.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 179.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.3g9%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 109.7mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 33.8g12%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 32.6g
Protein 0.7g2%

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

Note

For a dairy-free version, use margarine or a plant-based butter substitute.

If you do not have a pressure cooker, you can simmer the turnips and water in a covered saucepan for 10-15 minutes until tender, then proceed with the glazing step.

Leftover glazed turnips can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water to restore the glaze's consistency.

For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt and black pepper to the glaze mixture.

Keywords: turnips, apricots, glazed, pressure cooker, vegetarian, side dish, brown sugar, butter, glaze, yellow turnip, dried fruit, comfort food, holiday side, easy recipe, plant based, spring vegetables

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