Photo: Lars Blankers
Turnip and Pear Purée Recipe
6 ingredients
20 min + 1 hr 15 min
8 servings
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The pears in this purée sweeten the turnips and temper their bite, making for a surprising alternative to mashed potatoes. This dish is a fabulous accompaniment...
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
461
Calories
7g
Protein
18g
Fat
76g
Carbs
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Pear | 1 medium (178g) | 101 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Turnip | 1 medium (122g) | 34 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds turnips
- 1/2 pound russet potatoes , peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound ripe pears (Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett), peeled, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes, and kept in water with the juice of 1 medium lemon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick), at room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream , heated
Directions
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By chow ·
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