{"id":28317,"date":"2015-10-27T00:30:57","date_gmt":"2015-10-27T04:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=28317"},"modified":"2015-10-26T14:11:16","modified_gmt":"2015-10-26T18:11:16","slug":"sweetspicy-turnips-and-squash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2015\/10\/27\/sweetspicy-turnips-and-squash\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet&Spicy Turnips and Squash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turnips…do you love \u2018em? I do! Whether it\u2019s my Dad\u2019s always delicious, traditional mashed turnips and carrots, or a puree of turnips with butter and brown sugar (I know, I know…), or chunks of turnips in a stew\u2014they are yummy and satisfying. But recently I was looking to do something different with these guys.<\/p>\n

\"2015-10-26<\/a><\/p>\n

Roasted along with my stand-by fav veggie\u2014butternut squash\u2014they turned out great. A tiny bit sweet, and a little spicy…I believe that fits in nicely with our healthy but oh-so-yummy POV. And, I am thinking they will show up on our Thanksgiving table in a few weeks! \u00a0Enjoy.<\/p>\n

\"2015-10-26<\/a><\/p>\n

Sweet&Spicy Turnips and Squash<\/span><\/h3>\n

ingredients<\/span><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1# turnips, peeled
\n1 small butternut squash (about 1+1\/2 – 2#), peeled and seeded
\n2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
\n1\/2 teaspoon sea salt
\n1\/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
\n1 small red onion, halved and sliced
\n2 tablespoons molasses (or 100% pure maple syrup)
\n1 teaspoon cinnamon
\n1\/8 teaspoon each nutmeg, ground cloves, star anise Chinese five-spice powder
\n1\/2 teaspoon sea salt<\/p>\n

directions:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • preheat to 450; generously line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper<\/li>\n
  • slice turnips in half and then into 1\/2# slices; slice butternut crosswise into 3\/4″ X 3\/4″ sized pieces<\/li>\n
  • toss together with oil, s&p in a large bowl until well coated<\/li>\n
  • pour onto lined baking sheet and spread out into an even layer (set the bowl aside; don\u2019t wash it just yet!)<\/li>\n
  • roast the veggie for 10 minutes. carefully pour back into the bowl (I simply picked up the parchment paper by the edges…don\u2019t worry…it will not burn you.)<\/li>\n
  • add in the onions and spices; stir gently to combine. then pour the molasses all around and give another stir to coat thoroughly<\/li>\n
  • pour the coated veggies back onto the lined baking sheet<\/li>\n
  • return to oven for 20 or so more minutes (give a quick stir about halfway through) \u2018til tender<\/li>\n
  • sprinkle with additional sea salt before serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    God loves you!\u00a0\u00a0\u2665\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>(Don\u2019t ever forget that!)<\/p>\n

    \u2665\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0coleen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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