Celery Root Puree (Celeriac)
Celery Root Puree is creamy, dreamy, and an elegant lower-carb alternative to mashed potatoes! It's the perfect choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With its velvety texture and subtly sweet, nutty flavor, celery root puree is sure to impress.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds celery root about 3 medium without stalks and leaves, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 medium onion coarsely chopped
- 8 cloves garlic left whole
- 2-3 cups chicken broth or stock to cover
- 1 large Russet potato peeled and cubed
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, plus more for topping if desired
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh celery leaves or parsley
Instructions
- Combine celery root, onion, garlic and chicken broth/stock in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until celery root is very tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the potato in a separate saucepan in salted water until tender.
- When celery root is fully cooked, drain off excess chicken broth/stock (reserve for another use if desired), leaving about 1/4 cup broth/stock in the saucepan with vegetables. Add the butter and cream. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Drain the potato. Push through a potato ricer into the puree and gently fold it into the puree. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with chopped fresh celery leaves or parsley and extra butter if desired.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD:
- Can be made 2-3 days in advance.
- Reheat in the microwave, stirring once or twice until heated through.
- Cool and freeze for 2-3 months.
- When thawed, it may appear soupy however, heating uncovered in the oven at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes will fix that.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg