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Rustic Turnip Mash

Makes about 3 cups

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Rustic Turnip Mash

Makes about 3 cups

Any root vegetable can be substituted in this simple recipe.

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 219 (55% from fat)
carb. 23g
sugar 14g
pro. 3g
fat 14g
sat. fat 2g
chol. 0mg
sod. 1271mg
calc. 100mg
fiber 6g
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze for drizzling

Preparation

  1. 1.
    Preheat oven to 350ºF. Wrap garlic cloves in aluminum foil. Roast for 30 minutes until golden and very tender. Reserve.
  2. 2.
    While garlic is roasting, steam or roast turnips until very tender. Once very tender, put hot, cooked turnips into a large mixing bowl. Insert the mashed potato attachment into the hand blender. Select High and mash turnips evenly, using a gentle up-and-down motion. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, including the flesh of the roasted garlic, and continue mashing until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
  3. 3.
    Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  4. 4.
    Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.

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