Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Celery Root Puree 4.6 (20) 13 Reviews 4 Photos I joke that celery root tastes like celery if celery actually tasted good; for the most part, this is true. The flavor is quite mild and pleasant, and the texture is somewhat similar to mashed potatoes. This simple puree is a very versatile side dish, but the tasty root will also work sliced thin and layered in a gratin, either with or without potatoes. I hope you give this great fall and winter vegetable a try soon. Recipe by Chef John Updated on September 5, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 4 4 4 4 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 large celery root, peeled and cut into chunks 1 lemon, juiced, divided kosher salt to taste ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons butter 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste Directions Place celery root, 1/2 of the lemon juice, and kosher salt in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Blend celery root, cream, and butter in a blender until smooth. Push puree into a bowl through a fine-mesh strainer with a wooden spoon or spatula until puree is completely smooth. Drizzle remaining lemon juice into puree and season with salt and cayenne pepper. Allrecipes Magazine Cook's Note: You can substitute milk for the heavy whipping cream, if desired. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 139 Calories 9g Fat 15g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 139 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 6g 28% Cholesterol 28mg 9% Sodium 233mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 2g Protein 3g Vitamin C 25mg 126% Calcium 79mg 6% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 439mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved