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Sesame Turnips and Carrots

Recipe adapted from: FoodHero.org
A delicious way to try something new with your root vegetables!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 3
Calories 160

Ingredients 

  • 2 Turnips Medium
  • 2 Carrots Medium
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey Or brown sugar

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Skillet

Instructions

  • Wash, peel (if desired), and cut turnips and carrots into ¼-inch cubes.
  • Combine all ingredients in a skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often until vegetables begin to brown (caramelize.)
  • Serve while hot.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sesame Turnips and Carrots
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
160
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Sodium
 
84
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
334
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
6795
IU
136
%
Vitamin C
 
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
 
98
mg
10
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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