Vanilla-Braised Turnips Recipe

Name: Vanilla-Braised Turnips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces chicken broth; 2 tablespoons white wine; ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leave; 12 bay leaf; ½ cup butter; 12 small turnips (peeled, quartered); 12 small beets (roasted, peeled & quartered); 1 vanilla bean (split, seeds scraped & reserved); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Servings: persons

14 ounces chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leave
12 bay leaf
½ cup butter
12 small turnips (peeled, quartered)
12 small beets (roasted, peeled & quartered)
1 vanilla bean (split, seeds scraped & reserved)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

1
Roast the beets several hours ahead (if using) to allow them time to cool to peel without pain on top of stain.
2
Heat chicken broth, wine, thyme and bay leaf to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; lower heat to low.
3
Cook until reduced by half, about 8 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add turnips, vanilla bean pod and seeds, salt and pepper to taste.
6
Cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
7
Add broth mixture to skillet; cook until liquid has almost evaporated and turnips are tender, about 20 minutes.
8
Add beets after 10 minutes & avoid stirring much afterwards.
9
Discard vanilla bean pod & serve.

440

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces chicken broth, 2 tablespoons white wine, ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leave, 12 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Vanilla-Braised Turnips falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vanilla-Braised Turnips

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