Description
A flavorful and satisfying keto side dish featuring tender turnips glazed in a sweet and sour sauce. These turnips are cooked until just fork-tender, then sautéed until golden and crispy, and finally coated in a tangy sauce for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Turnips:
- 4 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar-free sweetener (like erythritol or monk fruit)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Turnips: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add cubed turnips and cook for 7–9 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and pat dry.
- Sauté Turnips: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet, add turnips and sauté until golden. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Make Sauce: Whisk vinegar, sweetener, soy sauce, and ginger. Pour over turnips and cook until glazed.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or stir-fry.
- Adjust sweetener or vinegar to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
