ellen's easy boiled turnips
I have always loved turnips--not turnip greens--just plain ol' boiled turnips with salt and pepper and plenty of butter. They don't even need a recipe, really. I am one of the few people I know who likes them, however. And that's okay. More for me!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 medium turnips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- - water
How To Make ellen's easy boiled turnips
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Step 1Peel and slice the turnips. Place them into a large saucepan and half-fill with water; add salt. -
Step 2On medium-high heat, bring turnips to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer about 30 minutes or until tender. Drain into a colander and place back in saucepan.
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Step 3Partially mash with potato masher, adding butter as you mash. Turnips will be lumpy but slightly mashed. Add salt and pepper as desired.
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Step 4May add toppings of your choice, such as bacon bits, garlic, or shredded cheese
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 119kcal, carbohydrates: 16g, cholesterol: 15mg, fat: 2g, fiber: 4g, protein: 2g, saturated fat: 4g, sodium: 1383mg, sugar: 9g, unsaturated fat: 2g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#turnip
Keyword:
#boiled
Keyword:
#tasty
Keyword:
#nutritious
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
Southern
Method:
Stove Top
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