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Pan-Roasted Salsify

Recipe #294507 | 50 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Molly53

Salsify is a carrot-like root vegetable that tastes a little like oysters, and is known as "poor-man's oysters". To make vegetarian, substitute margarine for the butter. Posted from an online source in response to a recipe request.

Posted on: Mar 25, 2008

Ingredients

  • large salsify
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • teaspoon peppercorn
  • sprigs thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • teaspoon coriander seed
  • tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • tablespoon butter
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Peel the salsify, place in saucepan and cover with water; add lemon juice, peppercorns, 3 sprigs of thyme, bay leaf, coriander, and salt to taste.
    2. 2
      Bring to a simmer and cook until tender.
    3. 3
      Remove salsify from liquid and cool, cut into small pieces of equal size.
    4. 4
      Heat skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
    5. 5
      Add salsify and season with salt and pepper.
    6. 6
      Cook until golden brown.
    7. 7
      Add the butter and the remaining sprigs of thyme and toss until the butter melts.
    8. 8
      Remove from heat and drain well on paper towels.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (32g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    4 large salsify

    5 sprigs thyme

    Calories 110
    Calories from Fat 89 (81%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 10.0g 15%
    Saturated Fat 2.8g 14%
    Monounsaturated Fat 5.8g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 7mg 2%
    Sodium 24mg 1%
    Potassium 125mg 3%
    Total Carbohydrate 6.6g 2%
    Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9%
    Sugars 0.3g
    Protein 1.0g 2%
    Vitamin A 116mcg 2%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 1%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 7mg 12%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 3%
    Calcium 41mg 4%
    Iron 2mg 13%

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