Mashed Turnips with Roasted Garlic

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pound small turnips, peeled and quartered
• 1 ripe bartlett pear, about 6 ounces, peeled, cored and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 2 tablespoons skim milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. Steam turnips over boiling water until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain turnips and place in a food processor or blender along with pear, garlic, and margarine.
3. Process until smooth, adding skim milk as needed.
4. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Recipe Yield: Servings: 8

Source: The Diabetic Newsletter