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ellen's easy boiled turnips

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

I have always loved turnips--not turnip greens--just plain ol' boiled turnips with salt and pepper and plenty of butter. They don't even need a recipe, really. I am one of the few people I know who likes them, however. And that's okay. More for me!

(2 ratings)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ellen's easy boiled turnips

  • 4 md
    turnips
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 pinch
    pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • water

How To Make ellen's easy boiled turnips

  • 1
    Peel and slice the turnips. Place them into a large saucepan and half-fill with water; add salt.
  • 2
    On medium-high heat, bring turnips to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer about 30 minutes or until tender. Drain into a colander and place back in saucepan.
  • 3
    Partially mash with potato masher, adding butter as you mash. Turnips will be lumpy but slightly mashed. Add salt and pepper as desired.
  • 4
    May add toppings of your choice, such as bacon bits, garlic, or shredded cheese
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