Creamy, garlicky, and so tasty, this celeriac puree (or celery root puree) is an easy root vegetable side that’s perfect for Sunday supper or that special occasion meal. It’s a wonderful alternative to potatoes when you’re craving something different!
Remember when I shared that yummy celery root soup with you all?
Well, today I have another recipe for ya using this delicious underused root veggie. It’s celeriac (or celery root) puree.
If you’re looking for a low-carb side that’s delicious, just as easy to prepare as mash, and super tasty, this one’s for you!
With cream, lots of garlic, and savoury celery root this one packs a punch in the flavour department.
To make a deliciously satisfying meal, celeriac puree would go awesome with oven baked cod and veggies.
I topped this veggie puree with some dabs of butter because, well, butter! You you can leave out if you wish.
Why We Love Celeriac Puree
- It comes together in about 30 minutes.
- It’s a great side dish, perfect for when you’re trying to mix things up.
- It’s made with less than 10 ingredients (including salt and garnish).
- Celeriac puree tastes amazing!
How To Prepare and Cook Celeriac
Full details on how to make this celery root puree are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
After you’ve cleaned, peeled and cut the celery root (or celeriac) into chunks, place the chunks into a pot of water with cloves of garlic and boil under tender.
Drain the cooked celery root chunks.
Meanwhile, combine heavy cream, milk, butter, salt and white pepper in a small saucepan or pot just to warm through and melt the butter.
Then it’s just a matter of combining the cooked celeriac, garlic, and butter mixture. Place into a mixing bowl and, using a hand mixer, blend until combined and creamy.
Transfer the celery root puree to serving dish, garnish with more butter and chives (if you like), and serve!
Where To Buy Celery Root
Celery root, or celeriac, can be found right along other root veggies in your grocery store or supermarket.
Does It Taste Like Mashed Potatoes?
Not at all.
Though this celeriac puree may look somewhat like mashed potatoes, it doesn’t taste like them.
It has a celery, turnip or parsnip kinda taste.
Because celeriac or celery root doesn’t have the same starches one would find in something like a potato, you don’t have to worry about it getting all gummy when blending with a hand mixer. It comes together beautifully!
Is Celery Root Low Carb?
For those trying to reduce carbs (or simply want an alternative to mash), celeriac is a great option!
Per 100 grams of boiled celery root, it has only 5.9 grams of carbs, making it a lower carb alternative to potatoes.
Can I Just Mash the Celery Root?
Absolutely!
Use a potato masher (or ricer) if you like instead of using a hand mixer.
If you make mashed celery root, you may have a rougher consistency.
More Root Vegetable Recipes
- Creamy Parsnip and Apple Soup
- Brown Butter Mashed Turnip with Roasted Garlic
- Roasted Root Vegetables
- Whipped Sweet Potatoes
If you make this celeriac puree, please leave a comment and below!
Celeriac Puree (Celery Root Puree)
Ingredients
- 8 cups celeriac or celery root, about 3 pounds and 12 ounces before peeling and about 2 pounds and 10 ounces after peeling
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more to taste for optional garnish
- 1.25 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- Chopped fresh chives, garnish to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Clean and peel celeriac root and cut into chunks.
- Place celeriac root chunks into a large pot of water with garlic cloves (there should be an inch or two of water above the celeriac, basically ensuring that it is fully submerged and covered by the water). Bring to a boil, cover with lid ajar and cook for 20 minutes or until celeriac is tender. Drain. Note: As you are cooking the celeriac, reduce the heat, if necessary, while still maintaining a boil.
- Meanwhile, combine heavy cream, milk, butter, salt and white pepper in a small saucepan or pot over medium-low heat until warmed through (to melt the butter and remove the chill from the dairy so it doesn't cool down your celeriac when added).
- Place cooked celeriac root into a large mixing bowl, along with cream mixture. Use a hand mixer to combine everything until nice and creamy (alternatively, if you just want to rice and/or mash, that's okay too). Note: If your quantity of celeriac root is less that what was used here, you may want to use a little less of the cream/milk mixture.
- Transfer the puree to a serving dish and top with more melted butter and chives, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Valentina
I’ve only had celery root in soups. I think it’s definitely an underappreciated vegetable and I”m so happy to see it used in this way. I love it! Delicious! 🙂 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Valentina! We love it!
Matt - Total Feasts
I love celeriac, it is such a great veg that so few people use. Never had it as a puree before, but it does look delicious. I bet it would go well with some roast beef!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Totally! Thanks Matt 🙂
Laura
Dawn, I love this idea! I’ve only cooked with celery root once, and I believe it was mashed (?) but my memory….? Anyways, I remember loving it, but then,, forgot all about celeriac. Thanks for reminding me what a versaitile root this is!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
So versatile…and so delicious! Thanks Laura 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
I don’t think I’ve every cooked a celery root, even though I feel very much like I would like it. You’ve inspired me to pick one up and give it a go, as this mash looks delicious 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
It’s so yummy!! Hope you give it a try soon, Jennifer!
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The perfect alternative to mashed potatoes! Your photos have me wishing I was sitting at your table right now! Beautiful!! Pinned! xoxo
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Totally! Thank you so much, Annie! XOXO
Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl
Oh my word, Dawn! This is creamy dreamy goodness! I can’t believe that it’s celery root and not potatoes! It looks almost identical! Loving a low carb side, especially after the holidays lol…so this is awesome! Also, love all of the butter on top! Yes please!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Haylie!! Gotta have that butter 😉
David @ Spiced
These photos are gorgeous, Dawn! I must admit that I still need to experiment with celery root…but this recipe is making my mouth water. I’m so intrigued to see what this tastes like! We’ve been really counting the calories around here lately, and this sounds like a great low-cal side dish to put in the rotation. Thanks for sharing!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, David! Appreciate that!! It really is delicious and hope you get a chance to try it out soon 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
I’m all about the low carb sides lately Dawn! I’m really trying to watch my calories in 2020, so I’ll be adding this to my weekly lineup. Thanks!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! Enjoy :)!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
You did such a beautiful job with this Dawn!! I love, love the pretty, creamy swirls. We’re having leg of lamb tonight and this would be PERFECT alongside it! i’m going to have to keep an eye out in the grocery store for celery root now! Have a fantastic week my friend! XO
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks Katherine!! Hope you give it a try soon. 🙂 XO
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
I’m sold! This looks awesome, Dawn! I can’t wait to try it! As much as I love mashed potatoes, I can only eat them so often before I get bored–this is such a great alternative!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Kelsie! Enjoy!
Marissa
This celery root puree looks creamy dreamy, Dawn! I’d gladly choose it over mashed potatoes!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Marissa! They’re really goood!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
These look amazing and so creamy. What a great alternative to regular old mashed potatoes. I can’t wait to give these a try!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks Kathy! Hope you love them 🙂