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Sautéed Hakurei Turnips with Cherry-Mint Glaze & Garlic Scapes

This sweet-and-savory dish brings out the natural sugars in hakurei turnips and dark cherries, balanced by the bright bite of garlic scapes and fresh mint. It’s a quick side that feels special but comes together fast.
Ingredients:
  • 4–5 hakurei turnips
  • cut into wedges
  • ½ cup dark sweet cherries
  • pitted and halved
  • 1–2 garlic scapes
  • thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh mint
  • chopped
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Microgreens for garnish
Directions:
  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the hakurei turnip wedges and cook for 5–7 minutes
  3. turning occasionally
  4. until golden and tender.
  5. Add garlic scapes and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  6. Stir in the cherries and cook another 1–2 minutes until softened and juicy. Add honey or maple syrup if you want a touch more glaze.
  7. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and toss in the fresh mint.
  8. Serve warm
  9. garnished with microgreens for color and a peppery finish.

Pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, salmon, or a simple lentil pilaf!