Mashed Turnips Little House
Transform your dinner table with "Mashed Turnips Little House," a wholesome and comforting side dish inspired by rustic, farmhouse flavors. This recipe elevates simple turnips into a velvety purée by blending them with rich unsalted butter and creamy heavy cream, perfectly seasoned with salt and a hint of ground black pepper. Ready in just 40 minutes, these mashed turnips are an elegant alternative to traditional potato sides, offering a slightly sweet and earthy flavor that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty stews. Garnished with fresh thyme for a touch of sophistication, this dish is not only delicious but also a great way to incorporate nutrient-packed root vegetables into your meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized turnips
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoons fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the turnips and chop them into evenly sized cubes, approximately 1 inch in size, to ensure even cooking.
Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Add the chopped turnips to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the turnips are soft and fork-tender.
Drain the turnips thoroughly in a colander and let them sit for a minute to release any excess moisture.
Return the drained turnips to the pot and add the unsalted butter, heavy cream, salt, and ground black pepper.
Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the turnips until they reach your desired level of creaminess. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Transfer the mashed turnips to a serving dish and garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.
Serve warm as a comforting side dish alongside roasted meats or hearty stews.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 2734 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1016 mg | 22% | |
*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.
