Low Sodium Creamy Mashed Turnips
Elevate your side dish game with this delightful Low Sodium Creamy Mashed Turnips recipe, perfectly designed for those seeking bold flavors with lower salt content. This heart-healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes combines the natural sweetness of turnips with the richness of unsalted butter and a touch of low-sodium broth for an irresistibly smooth texture. Minced garlic and a hint of black pepper infuse savory depth, while fresh chives provide a pop of color and herbal brightness. This quick-to-make, nutrient-packed dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a unique addition to your holiday spread. Ready in just 40 minutes, these mashed turnips are a creamy, flavorful option that doesn’t compromise on taste or wellness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Turnips
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Begin by washing and peeling the turnips. Cut them into roughly 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
Place the turnip cubes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the turnips simmer for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the turnips are cooking, in a small pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Drain the cooked turnips and return them to the pot.
Add the unsalted butter, sautéed garlic with olive oil, and the low-sodium broth to the pot with turnips.
Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the turnips until they reach your desired level of creaminess. Add black pepper to taste.
Stir in the freshly chopped chives, saving a little to garnish on top if desired.
Serve the creamy mashed turnips warm, garnishing with remaining chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.8 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 545 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1066 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.
