Crazy John's Carrot and Turnip Gratin Recipe

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Crazy John's Carrot and Turnip Gratin
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Directions:

  1. Butter a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish or a 10-inch round or oval gratin dish and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss together carrots, turnips, scallion greens, parsley and 3 tablspoons of cornstarch.
  3. Spread vegetable mixture in prepared pan, pressing and smoothing it into place.
  4. In a small saucepan, dissolve remaiing cornstarch in 1/4 cup of the milk.
  5. When completely dissolved, add cream and remaining milk.
  6. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat, whisking constantly.
  7. Reduce to moderate heat.
  8. In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Add egg to milk mixture in slow, steady stream, beating until combined.
  10. Pour this hot custard over the vegetable mixture in gratin dish.
  11. Sprinkle top evenly with Parmesan cheese.
  12. (Gratin can be prepared 24 hours ahead to this point and refrigerated.) Dot gratin with butter and make in the middle of a preheated 375F oven for 45 minutes, or until it is bubbling through a golden crust.
  13. Let gratin stand 10 minutes before serving to crisp crust and allow custard to set.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 142.23 Kcal (595 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.66g 10%
Cholesterol 44.07mg 15%
Sodium 192.92mg 8%
Potassium 357.93mg 8%
Total Carbs 14.54g 5%
Sugars 7.09g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2.38g 10%
Protein 6.2g 12%
Vitamin C 14mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 185.5mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.34 Kcal (332 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.72g 10%
Cholesterol 24.58mg 15%
Sodium 107.62mg 8%
Potassium 199.67mg 8%
Total Carbs 8.11g 5%
Sugars 3.95g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 10%
Protein 3.46g 12%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 15%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 103.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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