Ingredients
- 1 pound turnips, peeled
- 1 pound ripe, flavorful pears, peeled, cored and halved
- ⅓ cup minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons Gorgonzola
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
93 calories; 4 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 10 milligrams cholesterol; 88 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
8 servings
Preparation
- Steam the turnips for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on age and size, until tender.
- Steam the pears until they are soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, saute the shallots in the butter until translucent.
- Either in a food processor, using the steel blade, or in a blender, puree the turnips, pears and shallots with the Gorgonzola, in batches, until all of it is pureed. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- At this point the dish may be refrigerated. To serve, spoon puree, which is quite liquid at this point, into a large skillet. Cook at a simmer, to thicken the mixture and evaporate the liquid, for about 30 minutes.
About 1 hour 30 minutes
Dining and Cooking