By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Any type of root vegetable works well in this side dish. For variety try sweet potatoes, parsnips or rutabagas.

Number of servings

Serves 4
  1. Gluten-free
  2. Healthy-carb
  3. Weight management
  4. Low-fat
  5. Diabetes meal plan
  6. DASH diet
  7. Heart-healthy
  8. Meatless
  9. Plant-based
  10. Low-sodium

Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 cups water
  2. 1/2 cup onions, cut into 1-inch pieces (or pearl onions)
  3. 1/2 cup carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (or baby carrots)
  4. 1/2 cup turnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
  5. 1/2 cup new potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  6. 2 teaspoons sugar
  7. 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

In a saucepan, add the water, onions, carrots, turnips and potatoes. Simmer uncovered over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Pour off any remaining water. Sprinkle vegetables with sugar and olive oil. Turn up the heat and continue to cook, shaking the pan until the vegetables are glazed and slightly golden. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 1/2 cup

  • Calories 77
  • Total carbohydrate 11 g
  • Total sugars 5 g
  • Added sugars 2 g
  • Dietary fiber 1.5 g
  • Protein 1 g
  • Total fat 3.5 g
  • Saturated fat 0.5 g
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated fat 2.5 g
  • Polyunsaturated fat Trace
  • Cholesterol 0 g
  • Sodium 27 mg
  • Potassium 238 mg
  • Calcium 17 mg
  • Magnesium 12 mg
  • Vitamin D 0 g
  • Iron Trace
Aug. 05, 2026