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Pureed celery root with a thyme garnish

Celery Root Puree

Tammy Circeo
Celery Root isn't a very pretty vegetable, but it is delicious and a good alternative to mashed potatoes.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French

Ingredients
  

  • cups whole milk
  • cups water
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 1 celery root, 1-1½ pounds peeled and cubed
  • 2 Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ½ small onion cubed
  • 5 Tablespoons butter cut into Tablespoon size pieces
  • Pepper to taste
  • herbs to garnish see notes

Instructions
 

  • Bring the milk, water, and salt to a boil in a large pot. Add the celery root, potatoes, and onion and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Remove the vegetables from the milk/water mixture and place them in the pitcher of a blender or bowl of a food processor. Work in batches, if needed, and puree the vegetables until they are smooth. Add the butter and incorporate it perfectly. Taste, then add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with herbs, and serve immediately.

Notes

Cube the vegetables all the same size so they cook evenly.
Use herbs that are reflected in the dish or meat that you are serving the Celery Root Puree with. 
Keyword celery root, celery root puree
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