Mashed Garlic Turnips

For those of you who don't like or haven't tried turnip. Great with a steak, a roast, or chops. From: 500 Low-Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
• 8  garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons  prepared horseradish
• 1  teaspoon salt or 1  teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Place the turnips and the garlic in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
2. Add water to fill about halfway, cover, and place over medium-high heat.
3. Bring to a boil, turn down the burner, and simmer until quite soft (about 15 minutes).
4. Drain the turnips and garlic very well.
5. Using a potato masher, mash the turnips and garlic together.
6. Stir in the butter, horseradish, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and mix well.
7. Just before serving, stir in the chives.
8. Each serving has 10 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 8 grams of usable carbs and 2 grams of protein.