Caramelized Turnips
Caramelized Turnips balance earthy bite with a glossy, sweet-savory finish. Tender simmered turnips are glazed with butter and a touch of sugar, picking up subtle bouillon richness and a golden, sticky sheen. Serve as a warm side for roasted meats or weeknight dinners when you want a simple vegetable with a hint of sweetness.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caramelized Turnips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the turnips, water, and bouillon in a large skillet over medium heat; simmer until the water has evaporated and the turnips are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Stir the butter into the turnips until melted, then sprinkle with the sugar. Gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the butter and sugar form a brown, sticky coating on the turnips, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
- Calories 103.78 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 1.62 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 17.93 g 7%
- Total Fat 3.31 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.83 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 295.16 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 3.6 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 6.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 8.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 8.18 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 18.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Caramelized Turnips is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Bouillon, Sugar, and Turnip. Each serving provides about 103.78 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caramelized Turnips made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Bouillon, Sugar, Turnip, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caramelized Turnips?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 103.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caramelized Turnips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Caramelized Turnips healthy?
- Caramelized Turnips has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 103.78 calories and 1.62 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 295.16 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.02 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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