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mashed turnips in green bowl.

Mashed Turnips

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 135
Need an alternative to mashed potatoes that's paleo, low carb, and keto friendly? Give mashed turnips a try. They have a bit more flavor than other options.
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds turnips peeled and quartered
  • ¼ cup coconut milk or almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter flavored coconut oil or ghee
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP)
  • chives for garnish

Instructions

  • Boil turnips in pot until tender (about 30-45 minutes). Remove from water and place into a large mixing bowl or food processor.
  • Add butter flavored coconut oil (or coconut milk) and almond milk (or ghee).
  • Blend with electric mixer or food processor until well mashed and at desired consistency. Add additional low carb milk if needed. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Be sure to boil the turnips until they are tender enough to mash. The pieces should be about the same size so they reach that point at the same time.
For those who aren't following a paleo or dairy-free diet, butter and cream can be used in place of the coconut oil and dairy-free low carb milk.
For added flavor, add in some roasted garlic similar to what was added in the mashed cauliflower recipe with celery root.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 135 | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 35.7mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 8 g | % Carbs: 25.4 % | % Protein: 3.2 % | % Fat: 71.4 % | SmartPoints: 7
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