Whole30 Creamy Mashed Turnips

Transform your side dish game with these Whole30 Creamy Mashed Turnips—a low-carb, paleo-friendly alternative to traditional mashed potatoes! Made with tender turnips, rich ghee, and velvety coconut milk, this recipe delivers a luscious, buttery texture without dairy or unhealthy additives. Seasoned with garlic and onion powders, plus a touch of salt and pepper, these mashed turnips burst with flavor while staying Whole30-compliant. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, they’re the perfect addition to weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve warm for a satisfying, wholesome dish everyone will love. Ideal for anyone looking for gluten-free, keto, or healthy side dish options!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Turnips
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 0.5 cup Full-fat coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the turnips and cut them into 1-inch cubes to ensure they cook evenly.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Add the cubed turnips to the boiling water and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the turnips are fork-tender.

Step 4

Drain the turnips thoroughly in a colander and return them to the pot.

Step 5

Add the ghee to the pot with the drained turnips, allowing it to melt in the residual heat.

Step 6

Pour in the coconut milk and add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the turnips until smooth and creamy, incorporating all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Transfer the mashed turnips to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm as a delightful Whole30-compliant side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1069.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	808.5

Total Fat 57.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 80mg	0%
Sodium 2989.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 38.0g
Protein 11.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 312.6mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 2114.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.3%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 33.1%