Turnips Mashed with Roasted Garlic

1-1/2 pound small turnips, peeled and quartered
1 ripe Bartlett pear, about 6 ounces, peeled, cored and chopped
4 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steam turnips over boiling water until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain turnips and place in a food processor or blender along with pear, garlic, and margarine.

Process until smooth, adding skim milk as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Serves 8