Creamy Mashed Turnips
Transform your side dish game with this recipe for Creamy Mashed Turnips, a delectable alternative to classic mashed potatoes. Perfectly cooked turnips are blended with rich heavy cream, unsalted butter, and roasted garlic for a velvety, flavorful mash that’s both comforting and healthy. This easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or holiday table spreads. Garnished with fresh parsley, these mashed turnips boast a buttery smoothness and a hint of earthiness while staying naturally low-carb and gluten-free. Serve it warm alongside roasted meats or hearty vegetable dishes for a crowd-pleasing accompaniment that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium turnips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and cut the turnips into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Add the turnip cubes and whole garlic cloves into the boiling water. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the turnips are fork-tender.
Drain the turnips and garlic into a colander, shaking them gently to remove excess water.
Return the cooked turnips and garlic back to the pot. Add the unsalted butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash the turnips until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Transfer the mashed turnips to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve hot as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2738 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1100 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
