Roasted Turnips with Maple-Mustard Glaze

INGREDIENTS

4 lbs turnips, peeled, and cut into 1-inch wedges
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 Tbsp stone-ground mustard
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Place the turnips in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook the turnips in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften. Drain well and set aside.

Lightly oil a large baking dish and set aside.

In a saucepan, place the maple syrup, mustard, olive oil, toasted sesame oil, and salt and pepper, and simmer over low heat for 3 minutes to blend the flavours. Place the drained turnips in the prepared baking dish and pour the warm maple-mustard mixture over the turnips. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting the turnips with the sauce every 20-30 minutes, or until the turnips are golden brown and very tender.

Serves 8 - 10.