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Sweet Potato And Turnip Swirl

The pairing of sweet potatoes and turnips could make a turnip lover out of all of us.

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Side dish
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb 227g / 8ozTurnips - peeled, cubed
2 lbs 908g / 32ozSweet potatoes - peeled, cubed (medium)
1 teaspoon 5mlMinced ginger
1 tablespoon 15mlLow-calorie margarine
1 tablespoon 15mlSugar
2 teaspoons 10mlGrated orange peel

Recipe Instructions

In a medium saucepan, cook the turnips and sweet potatoes in boiling water to cover until soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a food processor and puree.

In a saucepan, combine the ginger, margarine, sugar, and orange peel. Add the puree, and coat it with the margarine mixture. Serve warm.

This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Starch.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 73; Calories from Fat 9; Total Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 34mg; Carbohydrates 16g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugars 8g; Protein 1g.

Source:
The Webb Cooks by Robyn Webb, MS, LN at http://www.diabetes.org

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