Garlic Mashed Turnips
You won’t miss mashed potatoes after getting a taste of their low-carb cousin, garlic mashed turnips. Rich with cream and butter, you’d better serve extra. Because the non-keto eaters of the family are going to be fighting for the last helping!
What is great about these garlic mashed turnips is not only the flavor…but the many health benefits.
Health Benefits of Turnips
- Very high in fiber. This keeps you full and aids in weight loss.
- Good for cardiovascular health. Turnips help with inflammation which can help lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol.
- Has anti-cancer properties. Especially with ovary, colon, bladder, lung, prostate, and breast cancer.
- Helps regulate blood sugar.
- Great for the liver and kidneys. Helping flushing away toxins from the body.
- It is high is vitamin A, which is great for your skin and hair.
- High in vitamin K which is good for your bones, and lowers your risk of osteoporosis.
- Very high in iron. Helping with red blood cell regeneration. This is a great food for pregnancy and if you have anemia.
Yields 4 servings
Total Net carbs: 5 grams per serving
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of diced turnip
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 3 T melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Add turnips to a sauce pot and fill with water until they’re just covered.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and allow to simmer until tender.
Drain the water, and in the same pot as you cooked them, mash the turnips using a potato masher.
Stir in milk, vegan butter and garlic pieces. Heat briefly to help the flavors meld. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then stir well again.
Serve as is, or puree in a food processor for an extra smooth texture.
There you have it…Perfect garlic mashed turnips!
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- 3 cups diced turnip
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup of milk
- 3 T melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Add turnips to a sauce pot and fill with water until they're just covered. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and allow to simmer until tender. Drain the water, and in the same pot as you cooked them, mash the turnips using a potato masher. Stir in milk , butter and garlic pieces. Heat briefly to help the flavors meld. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then stir well again. Serve as is, or puree in a food processor for an extra smooth texture.
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