Sweet Potato and Turnip Swirl

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“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.” - by Robyn Webb

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

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Original recipe yields 6 - 1/2 cup servings

Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
65 cal
3%

Fat
0.9 g
1%

Carbs
13.5 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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LMVO

Oct. 4, 2003

"I decided to ignore the first review and try this anyway. The thought of fresh orange peel and ginger swirled with the yams sounded so good, and I figured the turnips wouldn't hurt it any. Well, nob..." See moreody in my family liked this even a little bit, and we are pretty adventuresome eaters. Overall the flavor was bitter, not the sweet/spicy combination I had imagined."

elle44

Mar. 16, 2008

"Turnip is a bitter veggie. Boil the sweet potatoes separately as they take less time to cook. If you want turnip in your diet this recipe is flavourful without having too much fat (I use oil instead o..." See moref margerine). I use orange peel from the spice rack--not fresh--therefore this recipe takes a minute after boiling. Easy!"