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Braised Hakurei Turnips with Miso, Maple, & Ginger (vegan/gf recipe) | seasonal plant-based recipes from The Sweet Miscellany Blog

Braised Hakurei Turnips with Maple, Miso, & Ginger


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  • Author: Courtney West
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Hakurei turnips are braised in a miso, maple, and ginger-flecked broth until nice and tender. A sprinkle of fresh herbs just before serving brightens them up and adds a pop of color!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1.25 lbs Hakurei turnips (this was 7 turnips for the medium-sized ones I used)
  • 1 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp mellow miso paste
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp freshly grated or minced ginger root
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 23 tbsp minced fresh cilantro or parsley
  • Flaky sea salt to serve, optional

Instructions

Scrub the turnips clean and remove the greens if still attached. The greens are edible so you can reserve them for another recipe. Slice the turnips in half lengthwise and set them aside.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the miso paste with ½ cup of the broth. Stir with a fork to help break down and incorporate the miso, then add the remaining broth, the maple syrup, and the ginger. Set this bowl aside.

Add the coconut oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. Once the skillet comes to temperature, add your halved turnips with the cut side facing down onto the surface of the skillet. Season the turnips with a small pinch each of salt and pepper. Allow the turnips to sear untouched for 5-7 minutes or until the bottoms are beginning to turn golden brown. Slowly pour the broth mixture into the skillet. Partially cover the skillet and allow the turnips to braise in the broth for 12-15 minutes or until they are fork tender. 

Sprinkle the minced cilantro or parsley over the turnips before servings. You can also add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if you like but this is completely optional.

Notes

  • These turnips make a great side dish but if you’d like to make a meal out of them, serve them over rice or polenta with a side of steamed greens. 
  • If you can’t find Hakurei turnips, you can use Scarlet or Purple Top turnips in their place. Try to use the smaller ones as they will be more tender than the larger ones. 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: side