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Spicy Turnips with Jamaican Jerk Flavors

  • Servings:

    Serves 4 as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    0 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    11 minutes

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. minced fresh Scotch bonnet or habanero chili pepper (about 1/4 of a pepper), or to taste
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp. dried
2 tsp. light brown sugar, packed
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1/4 cup water
6 turnips (about 2 1/4 lbs.), peeled, cut in half, and sliced into 1/4-inch half-moon slices
1 tsp. cider vinegar
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Spicy Turnips with Jamaican Jerk Flavors

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix the garlic, chili pepper, thyme, brown sugar, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Add oil, water, and turnips to a large nonstick skillet or saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover pan and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until turnips are just barely tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and turnips begin to sizzle in the oil, about 2 minutes. Add reserved spice mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and turnips are tender, about 2 more minutes.
4. Add vinegar and scallions and toss. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.
Source: Fresh Magazine September, October 2010

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4
Base Nutrients
Calories 150 kcal (8%)
Calories from Fat 9 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 1 g (2%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (3%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 320 mg (13%)
Total Carbohydrates 21 g (7%)
Dietary Fiber 5 g (20%)
Protein 3 g (5%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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