A creative alternative to mashed potatoes! I think we can all agree that mashed potatoes are great. In fact, I don’t think I have ever come across someone who didn’t like them. I know many people following the paleo diet that are off of potatoes though. I eat them from time to time myself but this mashed turnips recipe is a great alternative or switch-up from regular mashed potatoes.
It can be paired with anything mashed potatoes would go with like my paleo pork chops recipe or my easy paleo roasted duck recipe. It could even take the place of the mashed potatoes on the top of paleo Shepherd’s pie.
I really enjoy the taste of these mashed turnips. Get creative with them too and add whatever other spices you like. For example, garlic or truffle oil. Yum! Try serving them to your guests and see if they even notice the difference. They may not believe you when you tell them they just ate a mound of turnips.
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Mashed Turnips
- Yield: 8 1x
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A creative alternative to mashed potatoes! This mashed turnips recipe is a great alternative or switch- up from regular mashed potatoes. Get creative with them too and add whatever other spices you like. For example, garlic or truffle oil. Yum! Try serving them to your guests and see if they even notice the difference. They may not believe you when you tell them they just ate a mound of turnips.
Ingredients
- 7 medium turnips (3 pounds total), washed, peeled and quartered
- ½ cup unflavored, unsweetened milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons butter, ghee or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon parsley, freshly minced
Instructions
- Steam your turnips in a large saucepan until tender (20-25 minutes).
- Place in a mixing bowl.
- Mash with a hand masher.
- Set aside.
- Combine milk, butter and salt in small saucepan over high heat until liquid is reduced by half (about 5 minutes).
- Pour liquid into mixing bowl with turnips and whip with electric mixer on lowest setting until smooth but not puréed.
- Season with pepper.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
If you have any questions or suggestions just email me at Tina (at) Paleomazing.com.
I'm a cookbook-collecting, recipe-developing paleo junkie, and I live in the kitchen. I'm hooked on farmers' markets, traveling, eating healthy, and hiking until my legs scream at me. There's nothing better than hanging out with family and good friends. I have fun and sleeping is just plain boring. Read more About Tina Turbin.
