Glazed Carrots and Turnips

Submitted by Chef #277091

"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."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

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

directions

1. Peel and chop vegetables.
2. Melt 2 T butter or margarine in a large pan.
3. Add vegetables and stir to coat.
4. Add liquid, sugar and thyme.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Remove cover and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed.
7. Add 1 T. butter or margarine and parsley and stir until butter melts.
8. Serve hot.
9. Leftovers microwave well.
10. 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.

Reviews

[Lise S.]

I love summertime for all the fresh produce found at A Farmers' market. I brought home some purple turnips and looked up this recipe. I also used fresh parsley from the local farmers which is a real added bonus from the store bought old and tough if not wilted variety. This was a good and flavorful recipe which was simple to put together. I served with leftover pork roast purchased from a local producer and mixed up Sangria for a great dinner at home!

 

[beancooker]

This was wonderful. I really like turnips but this has to be the best I have ever tasted. Didn't have pearl onions so I just chopped up a small onion.Other than that, followed the recipe. From now on when I crave turnips this is what I will think of. Thanks for a great veggie dish.

 

[Lori Mama]

Very nice and easy preperation. Enjoyed it very much. :)