Okay technically turnips are not a new food--but they sorta are because I have never made them myself--and I can't tell you when I ate any last. So for dinner last night--I counted turnips as my new January food--yes I know, barely sliding it in...
I made turkey joe's with pumpkin puree (--makes it sweet so you don't have to add sugar), roasted kale chips, and diced roasted turnips. I peeled and diced the turnips, tossed them in a little evoo, added a few dashes of salt and pepper, roasted at 450 for 8 minutes, stirred and then 8 more minutes--it was fantastic! I had no idea turnips were so delicious! My hubby and I devoured ours. We had to add ketchup for the kids, but then they ate theirs fine too--the best part--healthy, cheap, and local.
And speaking of local--that is why I bought the kale--cheap and local. If you have not made kale chips--get on the bus! I made a whole bunch's worth plus, the kids devoured them. There was not a single piece of kale left! I made it the same way as the turnips--you have to wash and dry thoroughly, then just toss with evoo, salt, pepper and roast. I kept the oven at 450 and tossed them around every five minutes--probably cooked for a total of 15 minutes. Light and crunchy and divine!!!
Weight loss update--only 1 pound, =( Have to start downsizing portion size. I think I got a little carried away over the holidays. Portion control, portion control, portion control...that is my new mantra...
I made turkey joe's with pumpkin puree (--makes it sweet so you don't have to add sugar), roasted kale chips, and diced roasted turnips. I peeled and diced the turnips, tossed them in a little evoo, added a few dashes of salt and pepper, roasted at 450 for 8 minutes, stirred and then 8 more minutes--it was fantastic! I had no idea turnips were so delicious! My hubby and I devoured ours. We had to add ketchup for the kids, but then they ate theirs fine too--the best part--healthy, cheap, and local.
And speaking of local--that is why I bought the kale--cheap and local. If you have not made kale chips--get on the bus! I made a whole bunch's worth plus, the kids devoured them. There was not a single piece of kale left! I made it the same way as the turnips--you have to wash and dry thoroughly, then just toss with evoo, salt, pepper and roast. I kept the oven at 450 and tossed them around every five minutes--probably cooked for a total of 15 minutes. Light and crunchy and divine!!!
Weight loss update--only 1 pound, =( Have to start downsizing portion size. I think I got a little carried away over the holidays. Portion control, portion control, portion control...that is my new mantra...
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