Creamy Turnip and Carrot Mash

This creamy turnip and carrot mash is vegan, dairy-free, paleo and keto friendly, making it a favourite side to any entree.

turnip mash with only 4 ingredients plus spices

the details,

To make this healthy, delicious side, first, you cook the turnip and carrots in salted water.

Once the veggies are tender, add coconut milk and nutmeg. Use an electric mixer to whip it up until light and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh parsley. YUM

This veggie side dish is creamy, healthy and super easy to make. Add the turnip and carrot mash to your favourite main, especially during the holidays. This healthy vegan mash is not to be missed!

Is turnip healthy?

Turnip is one of the top superfoods we often forget about. It has a rich nutritional value comprising of vitamins K, A, C, E, B1, B3, B5, B6, B2 and folate. When it comes to minerals turnip includes manganese, fiber, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and copper.

turnip is a tasty side to any entree…

But it doesn’t stop here, this tasty vegetable is also a good source of phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids and protein. Including this healthy vegetable in your diet will promote good health.

What’s the difference between turnip and rutabaga?

They are both from the Brassica family. But turnips are Brassica rapa, and rutabagas are Brassica napobrassica. Turnips are harvested when they are still small, and rutabagas are harvested when they are large. 

Some other differences are, rutabagas have a rough exterior, and the inside is yellow. Turnip is white, and when cooked, turnips turn almost a translucent white. Rutabaga stays a deep yellow colour.  

The flavour is also different. Rutabagas are sweeter, and turnips have a more sharp taste. And they are both super healthy!

Did I mention this creamy mash is super tasty and a nice change to basic mashed potatoes