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| The turnips |
On a recent trip, I picked up the purple-hued turnips in the photo above. I wasn't sure how I was going to prepare my new produce purchase, but decided to buy them anyway. The turnips sat in my refrigerator for about a week and a half before my Turkey and Wild Mushroom Mini Meatloaf dinner a couple nights ago. My family loves Mashed Cauliflower, therefore I thought made my turnips would be good candidates for a mashed version of themselves.
Ooooooh! They did not disappoint. We liked them even better than the Mashed Cauliflower. Upon mashing, the turnips do not become completely smooth; the resulting dish is more on the chunky side. The addition of the Parmesan cheese is a pleasant contrast to the slightly sweet turnip flavor.
Break the mashed potato habit. Turnips are loaded with vitamin C, and Mashed Turnips with Parmesan are a welcome side dish to your winter dinner table.
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| Mashed Turnips with Parmesan |
Mashed Turnips with Parmesan
serves 5
about 4 turnips, peeled and cut in large dice
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, with extra for sprinkling to top
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt to taste
Place the turnips in a large pot and and enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a gentle boil. Cook turnips for about 20 - 30 minutes or until fork tender.
Drain well and return to pot. Mash turnips until they a slightly chunky. If necessary, turn the heat on medium and cook off any liquid that has accumulated. Add the Parmesan cheese and mayonnaise and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
16 comments:
Intriguing!!
I think I would enjoy mashed turnips!
I have never eaten a turnip before, what does it taste like?
mashed turnips is something I would have never thought of but would definitely like to try. Thanks for sharing.
I love turnips and feel like they are so neglected nowadays. I love to make them as "fries" This recipe sounds great, thanks!
veggie girl - yes very intriguing and delicious.
that girl - give them a try - they are my new winter time favorite.
marybeth - they have a slightly sweet taste and remind me a cauliflower in texture.
ginger - since making mashed cauliflower and loving it, i thought mashed cauliflower would be good also.
laurel - i can't wait to try turnip fries!!
Hubby and I eat a lot of turnips, greens, but have to cut back on cheese these days...I know it bites getting older!
hmm, i'm intrigued. tried them once, honey-glazed and roasted. ok but didn't blow my mind. maybe this would be a better way...
Thanks for the respond back.
I love turnips, will have to give this a try! I have a recipe for turnip and cumin puree that's also on my list.
Wow this sounds good. Parmesan adds such a great flavour.
Sounds like a good recipe.
I think I'll have to wait a week to try it since I am trying a celery root and potato mash tonight for dinner.
I think I could eat a bowl of those turnips! YUM!
I like the sound of this side!
I've never had turnips until I tried this recipe. YUM! My turnips were small because they only made enough for two. I adjusted cheese and mayo as needed.
Just tried my first mashed turnip....(73 yrs old) darn if they don't taste like cauliflower. Yummm!
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