Name: Mashed Root Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 cups peeled and cut-up turnips; 2 cups peeled and cut-up carrots; 2 cups peeled and cut-up parsnips; 1 medium onion, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons fat-free milk; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Mashed Root Vegetables

A mixture of boiled root vegetables--turnips, carrots, parsnips and onion--are cooked until tender and mashed just like potatoes. This tasty side dish is a healthy and beautiful addition to any meal.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 27, 2018

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie High Fiber Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

3 cups peeled and cut-up turnips
2 cups peeled and cut-up carrots
2 cups peeled and cut-up parsnips
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven combine turnips, carrots, parsnips and onion. Add enough water to cover. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain well. Return vegetables to the hot pan. Mash vegetables with a potato masher while adding the butter, milk, salt and pepper. Vegetables should still have plenty of texture and not be completely smooth. Divide among four serving plates.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167	Calories
6g	Fat
27g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 460mg	20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.