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Celeriac (Celery Root) Puree
3.8 from 15 votes

Celeriac (Celery Root) Puree

This creamy Celeriac (Celery Root) Puree is a delicious and healthy alternative to classic mashed potatoes.  It's the perfect side to elevate any meal and is an excellent addition to your holiday table.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 146 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 celeriac about 1.5 lbs) cut into ½-inch pieces, large, or 2 small
  • 1 potato about 6 oz, cut into 1-inch pieces, Idaho, small
  • kosher salt
  • 1 apple peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces, Granny Smith
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 bay leaf
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • chive or parsley, chopped, optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Place the celeriac and potatoes in a large pot of cold water seasoned with salt. Bring to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes, then add the apple. Continue to cook until all are tender, another 5-8 minutes.
  2. While vegetables are cooking, heat the half and half, butter, and bay leaf in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted. Set aside.
  3. Drain the cooked vegetables and apple and return them to the hot, dry pot. Stir them over low heat for 2 minutes until they are dry.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the pot). Add the hot cream and butter mixture (remove the bay leaf) and puree until smooth. Season the puree with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 128mg (5%) Potassium 519mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 206IU (4%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146

% Daily Value*

Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 128mg 5%
Potassium 519mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 206IU 4%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.