Cauliflower and Celery Root Mash
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 1 celery root (celeriac) (about 1 pound)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (divided use)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Optional Ingredients
- Nutritional yeast
- Fresh thyme leaves
Directions
- Heat a large deep skillet over medium- to medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add cauliflower and celeriac. Saute10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and adjust heat so mixture simmers gently. Cook 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. If water evaporates before veggies are ready, add a little more water.
- Remove from heat. Set aside to cool until safe enough to process in a blender or food processor. To blend while hot, use an immersion blender.
- Purée vegetables until smooth, adding a bit more water, as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Swirl in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Serve warm sprinkled with thyme and nutritional yeast, if desired.
Cook Tips
Can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept chilled. Reheat gently before serving.
For added flavor, use your favorite broth in place of water.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 8 servings)- Calories: 110
- Fat: 0.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 65.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.0 g
- Fiber: 0.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 0.0 g
- Protein: 3.0 g