Vegan Creamy Mashed Turnips
Elevate your side dish game with this Vegan Creamy Mashed Turnips recipe—a plant-based twist on a comfort food classic! Perfectly tender turnips are whipped into a silky, luscious mash, thanks to the addition of unsweetened almond milk, rich vegan butter, and a touch of savory nutritional yeast for a cheesy depth of flavor. Infused with garlic powder and finished with fresh chives, this low-carb, dairy-free dish is both nutritious and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is an easy and wholesome alternative to mashed potatoes, ideal for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing holiday side. Serve this velvety dish warm and watch it become the star of your table!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized turnips
- 0.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
Directions
Step 1
Peel the turnips and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Step 2
Place the cubed turnips in a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt.
Step 3
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the turnips simmer for 20 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 5
Drain the turnips in a colander and return them to the pot.
Step 6
Add the unsweetened almond milk and vegan butter to the pot with the turnips.
Step 7
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the turnips until smooth and creamy.
Step 8
Stir in the garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Step 10
Transfer the mashed turnips to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chopped chives.
Step 11
Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Creamy Mashed Turnips!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (707.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 523.6 |
| Total Fat 35.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3064.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.5g | |
| Protein 12.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 43.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 380.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1282.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories