Glazed root vegetables
Any type of root vegetable works well in this side dish. For variety, try sweet potatoes, parsnips or rutabagas.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 57
Serving size
1/2 cup
Calories
57
Monounsaturated fat
0.8 g
Saturated fat
Trace
Total fat
1 g
Sodium
24 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Dietary fiber
1 g
Protein
2 g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
(Serves 4)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup onions, cut into 1-inch pieces (or pearl onions)
- 1/2 cup carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (or baby carrots)
- 1/2 cup turnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup new potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
In a saucepan, add the water, onions, carrots, turnips and potatoes. Simmer uncovered over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and sprinkle with sugar and olive oil. Turn up the heat and continue to cook, shaking the pan until the vegetables are glazed and slightly golden. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.
