Mashed Turnip with Roasted Garlic

1-1/2 lb turnips, peeled and quartered
1 ripe bartlett pear (about 6 oz), peeled, cored, and chopped
4 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
1 tbl butter or margarine
2 tbl skim milk
1/4 tsp salt
black pepper to taste

Cook the turnips in boiling water 15 min. or until fork-tender.

Drain the turnips and put in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Process until smooth, adding more milk if needed.

8 servings