Bashed Neeps

By kathleentirpak

Bashed Neeps is a Scottish term for mashed turnips.

Ingredients

• 3-4 medium-sized turnips, peeled and cut into thin strips
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 Tablespoon or more sour cream
• 2 Tablespoons or more butter
• black pepper to taste
• chopped parsley garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Cover the turnip slices with boiling water, and add the sugar. Cook on high for 10 minutes or until tender, then drain in a colander or sieve. Mash with sour cream and butter, adding more, if needed, until desired consistency is reached. Season generously with black pepper and fold in parsley garnish.