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Honey Glazed Turnips

Honey Glazed Turnips

21 Ratings
21 Ratings
Recipe Image
Honey Glazed Turnips in a bowl
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook turnips and honey on the stove to create an easy and healthy side dish for dinner.

Ingredients

  • 3 turnips, medium, about 1 1/2 pounds (sliced or cubed)
  • 2 tablespoons honey*
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt (1/4 teaspoon, to taste)
  • black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Peel turnips.
  3. Slice or cube turnips, 1/2 inch pieces.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, canola oil and water and bring to a boil.
  5. Add turnips, salt and black pepper, cover and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce to simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
  7. Uncover and continue to cook until turnips are golden and glazed, about 10 minutes.

Notes

* Children under the age of one should not consume honey.

Learn more about:

Source:

Penn State Extension
Nutrition Links Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 118
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 62 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 8 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 29 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 180 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 118
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.7 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 8 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 29 mg
Potassium 180 mg
Sodium 62 mg
Copper 83 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 10 mg
Phosphorus 25 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 19 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 14 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 10 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups

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