Turnip gratin with almonds

Votes: 1

Time: 1 hour 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 336, total fat 24 G., saturated fats 13 G., proteins 6 G., carbohydrates 27 G., fiber 4 G., cholesterol 71 mg, sodium 429 mg, sugar 8 G.

When it comes to a healthy alternative to potatoes, the undeservedly forgotten turnip is a top choice! When cooked, it has a similar texture and flavor, but is significantly more nutritious. In this creamy gratin, turnips make a great substitute for potatoes. However, keep in mind that they take longer to cook, so don't skip the step of pre-simmering the turnips in cream.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

900 g turnips (about 5 medium)
1 tbsp. + 2 tbsp. heavy cream
1 tbsp flour
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1/4 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
A large pinch of ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
3 tbsp finely chopped almonds
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat oven to 175°C.
Peel the turnips and slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (use a mandoline if you have one). In a large, deep skillet, combine the cream, flour, 1 teaspoon thyme, garlic, lemon zest, nutmeg, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Add the turnips and bring to a simmer over medium heat; cover and cook until the turnips are tender, about 3 minutes.

Combine the turnip and cream mixture and spread evenly in a 2-quart baking dish. Cover with foil and bake until the turnips are very tender, 35–40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the mixture has thickened slightly and the top is golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the topping.:

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the breadcrumbs, almonds, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of thyme and cook, stirring, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add the parsley and a pinch of salt. Remove the gratin from the oven and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

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