Braised Turnips with Poppy-Seed Bread Crumbs
Tender turnips braised in butter and lemon juice until glazed, topped with crispy garlic-infused bread crumbs and poppy seeds. A elegant side dish that transforms humble turnips into something special.
Ingredients
- •3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •2 pounds medium turnips
- •1½ cups water
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 clove garlic
- •1 cup bread crumbs
- •1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- •1 tablespoon parsley
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, then add turnips, water, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Increase heat to medium and stir turnips, then briskly simmer, uncovered, until all of liquid has evaporated and turnips are glazed and just tender, 20 to 35 minutes (they should be cooked through but still retain their shape).
65 min
- 2.
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook garlic, stirring, until pale golden, about 1 minute. Add bread crumbs and poppy seeds and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and salt to taste. Just before serving, sprinkle bread crumbs over turnips.
6 min
- 3.
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