Glazed root vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup onions, cut into 1-inch pieces (or pearl onions)
• 1/2 cup carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (or baby carrots)
• 1/2 cup turnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup new potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

In a saucepan, add the water, onions, carrots, turnips and potatoes. Simmer uncovered over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and sprinkle with sugar and olive oil. Turn up the heat and continue to cook, shaking the pan until the vegetables are glazed and slightly golden. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Serving Information

Serves 4

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 57
Total carbohydrate: 10 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Protein: 2 g
Saturated fat: Trace
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Sodium: 24 mg
Total fat: 1 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Vegetables: 2

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Nonstarchy vegetables: 2

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Vegetables: 2