Paleo Creamy Mashed Turnips
Elevate your paleo menu with this irresistibly creamy mashed turnips recipe! A delightful alternative to traditional mashed potatoes, this low-carb dish combines tender turnips with rich coconut milk, fragrant garlic, and velvety ghee for a crowd-pleasing side. Fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal note, while sea salt and black pepper provide the perfect balance of flavor. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, these mashed turnips are smooth, satisfying, and wholly compliant with paleo and dairy-free diets. Perfect for pairing with roasted meats or vegetable-based mains, it’s a wholesome comfort food that ticks all the boxes. Give your taste buds a healthy, flavorful treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds turnips
- 0.5 cups coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the turnips and cut them into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Place the turnip cubes into a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce to a simmer. Cook the turnips for about 20 minutes, or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the turnips in a colander and let them sit for a minute to remove excess moisture.
In the same pot, melt the ghee over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Return the turnips to the pot with the garlic. Add coconut milk, salt, and black pepper.
Mash the mixture using a potato masher or blend with an immersion blender for a smoother texture. Make sure the turnips are creamy and well incorporated with the coconut milk and ghee.
Stir in the fresh thyme leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot as a side dish with your favorite Paleo entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1790 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1872 mg | 40% | |
*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.
