Caramelized Turnips Carrots And Parsnips Recipes

TRIO OF MASHED ROOTS (PARSNIP, TURNIP AND CARROT)

Steps:

• Place carrots, parsnips, and turnips into a pot and cover with cold, lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until a fork easily breaks apart the vegetables, about 25 minutes; drain. Return vegetables to the pot.
• Mix butter, cream, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into vegetables; roughly mash together with a potato masher until vegetables are broken down but individual colors are still visible.

UNCLE BILL'S CARROTS - TURNIP - PARSNIP DISH

Steps:

• Prepare vegetables as noted and place them in a large saucepan.
• Cover with water, bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutues or until vegetables are tender.
• Drain well.
• Add salt, pepper and butter and mash well.
• Serve as a vegetable with your meal.
• This is also very good the next day, re-heated.
• Parsnips are available in different sizes. Measured across the top of the parsnips, Small - about 1 inch, Medium - about 1 1/2 inches, Large - about 2 inches.

CARAMELIZED TURNIPS

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, place turnips in single layer. Add enough water to cover two thirds of turnips (to a depth of about 1/2 inch). Add butter, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 5 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Cook uncovered 30 to 32 minutes or until water is evaporated and turnips are browned. Add 2 tablespoons water, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Cook 1 minute longer or until turnips are glazed.

SKILLET CARAMELIZED PARSNIPS

Steps:

• After peeling the parsnips, cut them into sticks the size of your pinkie finger.
• Dry off any moisture with a paper towel or sacking cloth.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat then add the parsnips, tossing to coat.
• Sprinkle the parsnips with the nutmeg.
• Cover the skillet tightly with a lid and cook the parsnips over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes or until the parsnips reach a golden brown color. All stoves are different so if it looks like the parsnips may be cooking too quickly, lower the heat.
• Add the water, place the lid back on the skillet and steam until the water has evaporated and the parsnips are golden, tender and caramelized.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.

SMASHED ROOT VEGETABLES AND CARAMELIZED LEEKS

Steps:

• Place potatoes, turnips, and parsnips in a large pot; cover with 2 inches cold water. Season water generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and vigorously simmer until root vegetables are very tender and breaking apart, about 30 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook until golden, about 15 minutes. Add root vegetables, and stir to dry out, about 2 minutes. Add milk and cream, and stir to break up vegetables. Heat until hot; season with salt and pepper.

TURNIP AND CARROT MASH

Steps:

• Boil carrots and turnip/rutabaga SEPARATELY.
• When done, mash each SEPARATELY using as much cream, butter, and seasonings to your taste.
• Just before serving, drain any liquid formed at the bottom of the bowls and GENTLY combine them both.
• You should be able to see both carrot and turnip/rutabaga pieces in the combined dish.
• ENJOY!
• NB: Depending on your preferences, the amts of carrot vs turnip can be regulated. Leftovers freeze well.

CARAMELIZED TURNIPS

Steps:

• Place the turnips into a skillet with the water and chicken bouillon cube over medium heat, and simmer until the water has evaporated and the turnips are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the butter, let melt, and sprinkle on the sugar. Gently cook and stir the turnips until the butter and sugar cook into a brown, sticky coating on the turnips, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

MASHED CARROTS AND TURNIPS

Steps:

• Place carrots and turnips in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain and mash. Add the butter, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

CREAMY MASHED TURNIPS AND PARSNIPS (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile wash your veggies and chop them into large cubes.
• Add the veggies to the boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes. When they are tender, drain them, return them to the pot, and mash them with whatever mashing utensil you have on hand.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients, taste, and adjust the seasonings as needed.