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!

Celeriac puree in a dish topped with chives and butter.

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 veggie 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.

Cubes of uncooked celeriac and garlic cloves in a pot of water.

Drain the cooked celery root chunks.

Cubes of cooked celeriac and garlic cloves in a colander.

Meanwhile, combine whipping cream (35% milk fat), milk, butter, salt and white pepper in a small saucepan or pot just to warm through and melt the butter.

Melted butter, cream and milk mixture in a small pot.

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!

Pureed celery root in a dish with a serving spoon garnished with butter and chives.

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.

Close-up of pureed celeriac topped with butter and chives & a spoon dunked into the puree.

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If you make this celeriac puree, please leave a comment and below!