Carrots And Turnips With Fried Sage Leaves Food

GLAZED CARROTS AND TURNIPS

Steps:

• Put the vegetables in a skillet just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Add enough water so that it comes halfway up their sides along with the butter and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Cover the vegetables with a round of parchment paper just large enough to fit the inside diameter of the pan, or with a lid set ajar. Simmer the vegetables until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the cover and raise the heat to high. Toss the vegetables frequently in the pan, as the liquid evaporates to a shiny smooth glaze. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

MASHED TURNIPS AND SAGE

Steps:

• Add the turnips and potatoes to a large pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until soft and tender, about 20 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, add the butter over medium-high heat. Once melted and foamy, add the shallots and sage and saute until the shallot is tender, the sage is fragrant and the butter begins to brown. Season with salt and pepper. Add the milk and bring to a simmer. (This will infuse the milk with the sage flavor.)
• Drain the turnips and potatoes in a colander in the sink. Add the turnips and potatoes back to the pot they were cooked in. Add the hot milk and roughly mash the vegetables. If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender and puree until smooth and silky. Taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper.

CARROTS AND TURNIPS WITH FRIED SAGE LEAVES

Steps:

• Fry the sage leaves in the olive oil until they are crisp. Drain them on paper towels and set aside.
• Peel and dice the carrots and turnips. Put them in a large cast-iron saucepan or casserole with the remaining ingredients.
• Bring the vegetables to a boil, cover them and turn the heat down to medium low. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring from time to time, until they are tender and glazed. Sprinkle with crisp, fried sage leaves before serving.

BRAISED CARROTS WITH CRISP SAGE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 12-inch straight-sided heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then fry sage leaves, stirring, until just crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• Add carrots to oil in skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer, covered, until carrots are just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove lid and boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve carrots sprinkled with sage leaves.

SAUTEED CARROTS WITH SAGE-COOKING LIGHT

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil and swirl to coat.
• Add carrot and water. Partially cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes until carrots are almost tender.
• Add salt and pepper, increase heat to medium-high and cook for approximately 4 minutes, until carrots are tender and lightly browned. Stir frequently.
• Sprinkle with sage and serve.

MASHED CARROTS AND TURNIPS

Steps:

• Place carrots and turnips in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain and mash. Add the butter, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.