Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 turnips, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Method

  • Place 2 baking sheets in oven. Preheat oven to 450°. Combine pomegranate arils, shallots, and vinegar in a mini food processor; process until blended. Strain through a sieve into a saucepan; discard solids. Stir in sugar, tomato paste, and salt. Simmer 10 minutes. Cut turnips into 1/2-inch matchsticks; toss with olive oil. Toss with cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt; divide turnip mixture between preheated pans. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Turn turnips over; rotate pans. Bake 8 minutes or until browned.