Turnip “Grits”

Name: Turnip "Grits"
Prep time: 15

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4.4 out of 5 stars (based on 7 reviews)

15 min prep

2 servings

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5 ingredients

Turnips have a great sweet peppery flavor! With their rich grits-like porridge, these turnip grits are the perfect comforting small plate when treatment has left you weary and not up for much. Taste aside, the...

1 quart low fat milk
4 turnips, peeled and chunked
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons reduced fat cream cheese

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

380 cals

Fat

17 g

Saturated Fat

7 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

8 g

Carbohydrates

40 g

Sugar

35 g

Fiber

4 g

Protein

20 g

Sodium

1727 mg

Directions

Bring the milk to a boil in a saucepan. Place the turnips into the hot milk and cook
Strain the turnips, reserving the milk.
Put the turnips into a blender with ½ cup of reserved milk, olive oil, salt, and cream

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