Honey Creamed Turnips
Indulge in the comforting velvety goodness of Honey Creamed Turnips, a simple yet elegant side dish that transforms humble turnips into a rich and flavorful delight. This recipe combines tender, mashed turnips with creamy butter, silky heavy cream, and a touch of golden honey for a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. Seasoned with salt and pepper and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish offers a sophisticated twist on traditional mashed vegetables. Ready in just 35 minutes, Honey Creamed Turnips is an easy, gluten-free, and crowd-pleasing side perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (about 1.5 pounds total) turnips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the turnips and cut them into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
Place the turnip cubes into a medium-sized pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let the turnips simmer for about 15-18 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the turnips and return them to the pot. Allow any remaining water to evaporate for a minute or two over low heat.
Add the butter to the pot of turnips and mash the turnips using a potato masher or a fork until mostly smooth. If you prefer a perfectly smooth texture, use an immersion blender or transfer to a food processor.
Stir in the heavy cream, honey, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the turnips are creamy and fully combined with the other ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to suit your preference.
Transfer the Honey Creamed Turnips to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your beautifully creamy and flavorful turnip dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1997 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.3 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.8 g | 339% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 339 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 4484 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.3 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 835 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 5243 mg | 112% | |
*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.
