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Sweet Potato and Turnip Swirl

By: Robyn Webb 
"The pairing of sweet potatoes and turnips could make a turnip lover out of all of us. Preparation time is 15 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 2.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 - 1/2 cup servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound turnips, peeled and cubed
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon reduced fat margarine
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, cover the turnips and sweet potatoes with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; transfer to a food processor and puree.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the ginger, margarine, sugar, and orange peel. Allow margarine to melt and mix ingredients together well. Add the puree and swirl together. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 65 | Total Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2003 by LMVO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I decided to ignore the first review and try this anyway. The thought of fresh orange peel...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by elle44   view full review
Turnip is a bitter veggie. Boil the sweet potatoes separately as they take less time to cook....
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2003 by VITO_21   view full review
did not move anyone in my family,added more sugar and some milk to improve

 

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