Recipe Of The Week: Turnips With Onions

Turnips With Onions

 

3 cups dices, peeled turnips

2 cups of sliced carrots

1/4 teaspoon of ginger

3/4 cup of water

1 teaspoon of salt, divided

1/2 cup of chopped onions

1/2 cup of diced celery

3 Tablespoons of butter

3 Tablespoons of flour

1/4 cup of black pepper

1 1/2cup of milk

1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

 

In a saucepan, combine turnips, carrots, ginger, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.  Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, drain and reserve liquid.  Set vegetables aside.  In a skillet, sauté onion, celery in butter until tender.  Stir in flour, pepper, and remaining salt.  Ass milk and vegetable liquid.  Bring to a boil.  Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.  Stir in cheese until melted.  Stir in vegetables and heat through.