Sweet Potato & Turnip Mash with Sage Butter

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This sweet potato and turnip mash is fragrant with fresh sage.

By Raghavan Iyer

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Low Added Sugar Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
8 ounces turnips (about 2 medium), peeled and diced
3 large cloves garlic
30 fresh sage leaves, divided (12 left whole, the rest cut into strips)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
½ teaspoon coarsely cracked pepper

Directions

Place potatoes, turnips, garlic and 12 sage leaves in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are fork-tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain. Return the vegetables to the pan and keep covered.
Heat butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. As it melts and turns lightly brown, add the strips of sage and allow them to crackle and flavor the butter, about 1 minute.
Pour the sage and butter over the vegetables and smash with a potato masher. Stir in salt and pepper and serve.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2010

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

88	Calories
4g	Fat
12g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1/2 cup
Calories 88
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g	3%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Vitamin A 8989IU	180%
Vitamin C 16mg	18%
Folate 8mcg	2%
Sodium 225mg	10%
Calcium 40mg	3%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 19mg	5%
Potassium 292mg	6%

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.

Sweet Potato & Turnip Mash with Sage Butter

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