Servings – 4

This recipe is NOT for the accelerated / initial stage of the program due to the inclusion of root vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 8-10 medium turnips, cut in cubes
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut in cubes
• 1 tsp. ginger/garlic paste
• pinch salt
• paprika to taste (optional)
• black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. canola or olive oil
• sweetener to taste (optional but it does make a difference) 

Directions:

1. In a pot, add oil and ginger/garlic paste and saute until brown.
2. Add spinach and turnips.
3. Add about 1 cup water and cook on medium heat for about 20-25 minutes.
4. Keep stirring while cooking to avoid burning or sticking to pot.
5. Mash with salt, sweetener, paprika and black pepper.

Serve as a side with protein of your choice.