Appetizer Recipes

Braised Turnips and Leeks

Braised Turnips and Leeks
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Appetizer

Braised Turnips and Leeks

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Napa Valley organic olive oil
1 large leek white and light green parts only chopped
1 1/2 pounds baby turnips about 3 bunches tops and bottoms trimmed quartered or eighthed into small uniform wedges depending on their size
1 cup Pacific Natural Foods organic low sodium free range chicken broth
1 teaspoon Wholesome Foods organic raw agave or honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley

Directions

Heat olive oil over medium low heat in a medium skillet. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted about ten minutes. Add turnips, chicken broth and agave. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until turnips are just tender, about 15 minutes.

Uncover and raise heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper and cook until any remaining broth is reduced to a glaze, about ten minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with parsley.