Mashed vegetables are a staple at the holiday table, sweet or regular potatoes, butternut squash and others. Classic holiday potatoes get a bad wrap for being laden with calories and fat; however, small upgrades to classic recipes like this one can help to make a typical mashed potato recipe much healthier and lower in calories, while still maintaining delicious flavor.

These turnips were extremely easy to make, were relatively low maintenance, and this same recipe could be used with any vegetable you can mash including cauliflower, butternut squash, carrots, potatoes and more. The key is taste-testing the recipe as you go to ensure that it’s tasty and palatable. Don’t be afraid to add more spices, a little Himalayan salt, or maybe even a dash of olive oil to add more flavor.

More Tips for Upgrading Classic Holiday Recipes:

• use coconut oil or butter instead of classic butter
• use herbs and spices over salt
• use more nutrient-dense and concentrated sweeteners like maple syrup over white sugar, so you’re able to use less overall
• use plant-based milks like hemp, coconut, oat, over heavy cream and butter to maintain creaminess and taste without the extra added calories and saturated fat

Also try our other mashed veggie recipes:

• Garlic Cauliflower Mash
• Sweet Potato Mash

Note: The nutrition facts are based off 4 small servings.