Garlic Mashed “Potatoes” and Gravy

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs small turnips, peeled and cut into chunks

• 2 cups water

• Pinch salt 

• 3 tablespoon almond milk or heavy cream 

• 2 tablespoons of ghee

• 1 teaspoon sweetener 

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 6 garlic cloves 

• 1 teaspoon avocado or olive oil 

• ½ teaspoon salt for garlic 

  Gravy:

• 2 tablespoon butter or butter substitute for dairy-free

• 1 cup Vegetable or chicken Broth 

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum

• salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Boil turnips in a pot with salted water until tender. Drain excess water, set aside.

2. Place garlic cloves on a sheet of foil. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt.

3. Wrap the seasoned garlic cloves in the foil and bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until soft.

4. Pop the hot turnips, butter, sweetener, almond milk, garlic into a food processor and pulse until creamy and smooth.

5. Make gravy in pan heat butter, once melted add in broth, garlic, and xanthan. Bring to a simmer and it has thickened. 

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