Mashed turnips in a white bowl with a metal spoon topped with green herbs.

Mashed Turnips and Sage

Recipe from: Food Network

Ingredients 

  • 4 Turnips Large; peeled and cubed
  • 1 Potato Russet potato; peeled and cubed
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Onion Small; chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Sage Dried
  • 1 cup Milk
  • Salt To taste
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Pot
  • Small Saucepan
  • Colander

Instructions

  • In a large pot of cold salted water, bring the turnips and potatoes to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer, until soft and tender- about 20 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sage, and sauté until tender- when the sage is fragrant and the butter begins to brown. Season with salt and pepper. Add the milk, bring to a simmer.
  • In a colander, drain the turnips and potatoes, then put them back in the pot they were cooked in. Add the warm milk mixture. Roughly mash until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mashed Turnips and Sage
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
165
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
153
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
570
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
242
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
 
108
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Butter, Mashed, Milk, Onion, Potato, Potatoes, Russet Potato, Sage, Turnips