Celeriac might look intimidating, but don't let it scare you! It has a lovely delicate celery flavour and is incredibly versatile. Give it a peel, and then get started.
- Treat it like a potato - roast, mash, french fry.
- Makes a delicious, creamy puree.
- Spiralize to make noodles to add to ramen soup or enjoy raw in salad.
Use this White Bean and Celeriac puree as a side dish to a roast dinner, or as a topping for shepherd's pie!
White Bean Celeriac Puree
2 small celeriac bulbs*
Fine sea salt, to taste
3 T extra virgin olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves*, thinly sliced
½ c milk, heated
One 14-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 T white miso*
Salt & pepper to taste
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Peel celeriac & cut into 1” chunks. Cook in salted boiling water until fork-tender, 15-20min.
Meanwhile, in small skillet cook garlic in oil until lightly golden, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a food processor, along with heated milk, drained celeriac, beans, miso & pepper. Puree until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed.
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