Miso Braised Turnips

So, who eats turnips? Aren’t they one of the forgotten foods that only poor folks eat?  Well, not any more. I found a recipe in Eating Well magazine that looked interesting, so I tried it – highly modified, of course...I already had the miso on hand, so why not? Turned out very good.

INGREDIENTS

2    tablespoons butter

2    cups peeled turnips, diced ½ inch

1    cup low sodium chicken broth

2    tablespoons white miso*

1    teaspoon granulated sugar

¼   teaspoon ground cloves

2    cups chopped turnip greens or substitute*

METHOD

Place the butter into a medium sauce pan over medium heat. When it melts, add the diced turnips and cook them, turning occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes  In a small bowl, whisk together the broth and the miso and add to the sauce pan along with the sugar and the cloves.Add the chopped greens to the mixture, as well.

Cook this mixture, covered, over medium-low heat until the turnips are tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. If the liquid level gets too low, add a bit more broth or water. Serve as a side dish.

* Miso is a Japanese fermented soy product that can be found in the refrigerated section of  most Asian markets. It keeps very well  in the refrigerator at home, also.

*Substitute collard greens, chard or spinach

Based on a recipe from Eating Well magazine.