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Mashed Peppery Turnips

Name: Mashed Peppery Turnips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium turnips (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-1/4-in. pieces; 1 large potato (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1-1/4-in. pieces; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 07, 2023

I created this recipe in an attempt to use up a great turnip harvest from our garden, and to lighten up one of our favorite dishes. By using turnips in place of potatoes, I made a low-carb side. Now we rarely serve plain mashed potatoes! —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

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Ingredients

4 medium turnips (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-1/4-in. pieces
1 large potato (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1-1/4-in. pieces
2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

Directions

Place turnips, potato and enough water to cover in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain; return to pan.

Mash vegetables to desired consistency. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 140 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

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