SAUTEED TURNIPS WITH HERBS

Sauteed Turnips with Herbs image

Provided by Carol BoBarrel

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 oz olive oil
1 medium onions, yellow or white
1 pkg mushrooms, fresh, any
2 - 3 medium turnips, no greens
salt and pepper, to taste
several pinch herbs of choice
1 or 2 dash(es) red wine
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp flour

Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in medium saute pan over medium to medium-low heat.
2. Slice onions, turnips, and mushrooms thinly (1/4 inch or so) and add to pan. Cover and stir occasionally.
3. When all the veggies are mostly cooked and tender, add salt, pepper, herbs, and a splash of red wine. Stir and return cover.
4. In a separate dish, blend butter and flour. I have found this easier on a small plate with a fork. This is a French technique with a fancy name for thickening sauces.
5. Turn heat to low and add butter-flour mixture, stirring gently until well blended.
6. I like to serve over rice or chicken.
7. Variations: add finely chopped bacon or pancetta, brown in pan before adding sliced veg. Turnips can be omitted for a great sauce over meat. Omit red wine and add spices like curry, cinnamon, and garam masala for Indian flair, or cumin, garlic, and adobo for a Latin touch.