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Sweet Turnip Puree Recipe |
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Turnips are often unloved. Give them a chance! This dish sweetens turnips with pears and apple juice and then adds a tangy cheese touch at the end.
Ingredients 1 tablespoon reduced-fat soft margarine 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice 1/2 cup water 2 pounds pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 cup finely crumbled Gorgonzola cheese vegetable cooking spray
Method Melt margarine in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat; add shallots and cook until tender. Add turnips, apple juice, and water to skillet; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in pears; cover and continue cooking 20 to 35 minutes or until turnips and pears are very tender. Increase heat; uncover and boil, stirring frequently, until all liquid is evaporated.
Preheat oven to 350o. Transfer half of mixture to a food processor; add salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; repeat procedure using remaining turnip mixture. Stir into bowl; spoon mixture into a 1- x 1 1/2 quart casserole coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until hot.
Per serving: 27 g carbohydrates, 155 calories, 5 g fat(2 g saturated), 9 mg cholesterol, 4 g Protein, 410 mg sodium |
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