Vanilla Braised Carrots And Turnips Recipes

GLAZED CARROTS AND TURNIPS

Steps:

• Put the vegetables in a skillet just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Add enough water so that it comes halfway up their sides along with the butter and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Cover the vegetables with a round of parchment paper just large enough to fit the inside diameter of the pan, or with a lid set ajar. Simmer the vegetables until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the cover and raise the heat to high. Toss the vegetables frequently in the pan, as the liquid evaporates to a shiny smooth glaze. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

VANILLA-BRAISED CARROTS AND TURNIPS

Steps:

• Place chicken stock in a saucepan, add vanilla, bring to a simmer, and remove from heat. Set aside.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan that will hold vegetables in a single layer. Add carrots and turnips, and dust with sugar. Sauté, stirring, over medium-high heat until they barely begin to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add stock and vanilla bean, reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook about 20 minutes, until most of the stock has evaporated and vegetables are very tender.
• Uncover, add remaining butter, fold gently once or twice, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

STOVETOP-BRAISED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except lemon juice and garnish in a skillet with a cover; add a quarter cup of water. Bring to a boil, then cover and adjust heat so mixture simmers gently. Check every few minutes and add more water if necessary.
• Cook until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is almost gone, about a half-hour. Uncover and boil off remaining liquid if necessary, then taste and adjust seasoning, adding lemon juice as needed. Garnish and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED-CARROT-AND-TURNIP PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the carrots and turnips in a roasting pan. Roast until vegetables are very tender, stirring frequently, about 1 hour. Place the carrots and turnips in a food processor with the chicken broth.
• Process until smooth, stopping several times to scrape down sides of bowl. (The puree will have a slightly rough texture.) Add salt and pepper to taste. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

TURNIPS WITH CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel the turnips and cut them into quarters.
• Trim off the stem ends of the carrots. Scrape the carrots and put them in a saucepan. Add water to cover and salt. Bring to a boil and let cook about 7 minutes. Add the turnip pieces and continue cooking until both vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes or slightly longer. Drain well.
• Return the vegetables to the saucepan. Add butter and shallots and toss. Sprinkle with parsley and 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.