GLAZED CARROTS AND TURNIPS

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Purple turnips are much milder than yellow ones and are much easier to cut. My Mom used to make this with pearl onions, but I don't care for them and make it without them and it is delicious.

Provided by tisnewfiegirl

Categories     Onions

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, separated
6 purple turnips
2 cups carrots
1/2 lb white pearl onion (optional)
1/2 cup beef broth or 1/2 cup water
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Peel and chop vegetables.
  • Melt 2 T butter or margarine in a large pan.
  • Add vegetables and stir to coat.
  • Add liquid, sugar and thyme.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cover and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Add 1 T. butter or margarine and parsley and stir until butter melts.
  • Serve hot.
  • Leftovers microwave well.
  • To cut yellow turnip- Using a cleaver or long sharp knife, slice turnip in half lengthwise. Lay flat size on cutting board and slice. Peel slices with a paring knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.5, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 213, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 8.5, Protein 2

Mohammd Mashhadi
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Rose Victor
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Aidan Harry Paul
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This dish is perfect for a holiday dinner.


Iloveu You
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I'm going to try this recipe with other root vegetables, like parsnips and rutabagas.


Angel Mendoza
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover carrots and turnips.


vijay mamgain
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I love the combination of carrots and turnips in this dish.


Mahmoud 1995
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This recipe is a keeper!


Saquoya Townsend
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit.


MRx Pro
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ampiire Rodgers
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I'm not a big fan of turnips, but this recipe made me change my mind.


billi 69
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The glaze is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust it by adding a little bit of lemon juice.


AMADI PROMISE
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Efrosini Yiannakos
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I found that using baby carrots and turnips made this dish even more delicious.


Tan _Jiro
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This recipe is a great way to add some color and variety to your dinner table.


Selvina Chellen
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My family loved this dish! Even my picky kids ate their vegetables without complaint.


Rafiq Bhai
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The sweetness of the glaze perfectly complements the earthy flavors of the carrots and turnips.


Bob Stenner
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Glazed Carrots and Turnips: A Delightful and Easy Side Dish


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