Cider-Braised Turnips with Chestnuts and Cherries
Turnips braised in apple cider and teamed with chestnuts and dried cherries
Ingredients
- 1 leek
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee or butter
- 2 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into cubes or wedges
- 1 cup unsweetened apple cider
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup roasted chestnuts, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons dried cherries
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Discard all but the white and very light green part of the leek. Cut the leek in half lengthwise and rinse well. (Leeks can hold a lot of dirt in their layers.) Slice thinly into half-moon shapes.
- In a large (3 1/2 quart) saucepan over medium heat, melt the ghee or butter. Add leeks and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add turnips, apple cider, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes or until turnips are tender.
- Stir in chestnuts and cherries. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
If your turnips are large, cut them into cubes. If they are small, cut them into wedges.
Need a vegan version? Replace the ghee or butter with olive oil.
This recipe makes 6 generous servings. If you want to reduce the carbs, eat a smaller portion.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Cider-Braised Turnips with Chestnuts and Cherries
Serving Size
0 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
146
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
9
mg
3
%
Sodium
205
mg
9
%
Potassium
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
0
mg
0
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
22
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.