Sweet Glazed Turnips & Radishes
This unlikely pair of turnips and radishes are both low in protein and serve as a great side dish to any meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp margarine
- 1 large shallot (40 g), sliced
- 1 lb (454 g) radishes, about 18 large radishes
- 1 lb (454 g) turnips, about 7 small turnips, halved
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup (120 mL) vegetable broth*
- 1 Tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a 12-inch skillet, heat the margarine over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced shallot and cook for 2 minutes, or until golden and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add radishes and turnips, stirring until well coated.
- Add the water, vegetable broth, honey, and season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Heat to boiling, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes or until the vegetables are glazed and most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Per Serving
Serving size: ~¾ cup
Calories: 83
Protein: 1.4 g
Phenylalanine: 48 mg
Leucine: 63 mg
Tyrosine: 24 mg
Nutrition Per Recipe
Calories: 500
Protein: 8.6 g
Phenylalanine: 290 mg
Leucine: 375 mg
Tyrosine: 142 mg
*Swanson® vegetable broth was used in the calculation of the nutrition information. Phenylalanine and protein content were obtained from HowMuchPhe.org; leucine and tyrosine content not available. Swanson® and CSC Brand LP are not affiliated with Nutricia North America and have not endorsed the proposed use of their products in this recipe. Specific brand names are referenced to ensure consistent nutritional composition necessary to maintain a metabolic low protein diet.
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