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November 6, 2013

Celery Root and Cauliflower Purée with Garlicky Greens (Vegetarian, Vegan Option, Paleo)

A creamy purée of celery root and cauliflower topped with garlicky sautéed chard makes a simple, rustic side dish.

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Meet my new favorite purée, a creamy combination of silky soft cauliflower and celery root.

It’s a quiet and perhaps unfamiliar combination as far as sides go but it’s supremely comforting and rather elegant when dressed up nicely with a pile of garlicky greens.  It’s just the type of dish I get excited about and want to eat for days on end.

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Celery root and cauliflower are my white vegetables of choice here because of their creamy texture and mild, almost nutty (verging on grassy) flavor that makes them a nice change of pace from the mashed spuds we all grew up on.  Not to mention that they make a lovely low-carb stand-in for the traditional side, although I’d argue that they taste so good together they shouldn’t really be considered a stand-in for anything at all.

Once steamed and whizzed up vigorously in the food processor with a few pats of butter (or olive oil for a vegan version), the creamy mash is ready to be served with no further action on your part but I do think it really shines buried under a mound of crumpled green chard.

The splendidly silky garlic infused greens add an extra layer of flavor and dimension to the dish while a pinch of red pepper adds a welcome hint of heat.

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This is the kind of side that fits right into a busy weeknight dinner as well as a fancier affair and I suspect it will be making a repeat appearance at my dinner table this holiday season.

What’s your go-to side dish for the holidays?

Serves Serves 4 to 6

Celery Root and Cauliflower Purée with Garlicky Greens (Vegetarian with Vegan Option, Paleo)

A creamy purée of celery root and cauliflower topped with garlicky sautéed greens makes a for simple to prepare weeknight or holiday side.

15 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

    For the Celery Root and Cauliflower Purée:
  • 1 medium celery root (about 16 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 small head or half a large head of cauliflower (about 16 ounces), cut into small florets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 Tablespoons butter (use extra virgin olive oil for vegan version)
  • For the Sautéed Chard:
  • 2 bunches Swiss chard (wash chard, leaving some water clinging to the leaves)
  • 1Tablespoon butter ( or extra virgin olive oil for a vegan version)
  • 2 small or 1 large garlic cloves, finely minced
  • One large pinch or 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • sea salt to taste

Instructions

    Make the Celery Root and Cauliflower Purée:
  1. Set a steamer basket in a large pot or pan and fill with water to just below the basket. Bring water to a steady boil.
  2. Add the celery root and cauliflower florets (you may need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your pot); reduce to a low simmer. Cover and steam until tender (about 15 minutes).
  3. Transfer vegetables to the bowl of a food processor, add butter and salt and process until smooth (you may need to add 1 or 2 Tablespoons of the steaming liquid to loosen the puree to the right consistency). Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and keep covered while making the garlicky greens.
  4. You can also refrigerate the puree up to 1 day ahead of time and reheat in a heatproof glass bowl set over a pan of simmering water before topping with the sautéed chard.
  5. Make the Sautéed Chard:
  6. Stack chard leaves, roll together and slice them into 1/4-inch strips. Cut the stems three quarters of the way down very thinly.
  7. Heat the butter (or olive oil) in a large skillet or sauté pan with a lid. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30 seconds just until the garlic is fragrant.
  8. Stir in the still wet chard leaves and stems, turning it in the butter and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until just starting to wilt.
  9. Cover the pan and let cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until both the sliced stems and leaves are just tender. Season with a pinch or two of sea salt .

Notes

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan options, Paleo

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Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Fall, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Recipes, Savory, Season, Sides, Vegan, Winter Tagged With: fall, gluten-free, grain-free, main, paleo, side dish, thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian, winter

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  1. Rosa says

    November 6, 2013 at 1:18 am

    That looks and sounds scrumptious! My kind of food. Cheers, Rosa
    Reply
  2. Alison @ Ingredientsinc.net says

    November 6, 2013 at 4:58 am

    so super clever!
    Reply
  3. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    November 6, 2013 at 6:24 am

    Just lovely, Sylvie! Your alternative to mashed potatoes will be a welcome addition to our primal/paleo Thanksgiving Day table (our 4th year in a row). Love that you added greens laced with garlic for a special edition of this simple yet elegant dish. Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
  4. Fresh and Foodie says

    November 6, 2013 at 8:13 am

    Dying over this recipe. Could eat this every single day.
    Reply
  5. Catherine @ Chocolate & Vegetables says

    November 6, 2013 at 8:15 am

    Love the idea of adding a dose of greens and garlic to the mix! Looks beautiful.
    Reply
  6. Ash-foodfashionparty says

    November 6, 2013 at 8:56 am

    Love this idea. I am not a big fan of potato mash, but this one sure looks really nice. Beautiful pics as always.
    Reply
  7. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    November 6, 2013 at 9:40 am

    I love this as an alternative to mashed potatoes. The garlicky greens make a wonderful topper!
    Reply
  8. Jeanette says

    November 6, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Sylvie - so glad you posted this! I just got celery root in my CSA Box yesterday and was wondering what to do with it.
    Reply
  9. Eileen says

    November 6, 2013 at 11:15 am

    I never know what to do with celery root, so thanks for such a great idea! I imagine I'd end up topping this whole shebang with some hot & spicy white beans or chickpeas (maybe even cooked with the greens?), for an entire fall feast. :)
    Reply
  10. angela@spinachtiger says

    November 6, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    I eat a lot of paleo and a ton of greens. This is right for me and makes me want to go purchase some celery root right now.
    Reply
  11. phi @PrincessTofu says

    November 6, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    This certainly looks a lot healthier than my usual cream of cauliflower soup... otherwise known as puree of cauliflower and butter.
    Reply
  12. thelittleloaf says

    November 7, 2013 at 1:44 am

    I absolutely love the idea of this simple autumnal dish. This would be perfect for me on its own, although my husband might require some sort of animal protein ;-)
    Reply
  13. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    November 7, 2013 at 6:00 am

    Added to my Thanksgiving menu! This looks fabulous!!!
    Reply
  14. Shaina says

    November 7, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    This reminds me of colcannon, but with more complexity. I finally bought a few celery root bulbs at the market last week, too!
    Reply
  15. Jac and Jenn @ Sketch-Free Eating says

    November 7, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    I just found your blog I love it! you had me at cauliflower puree! This looks so good.
    Reply
  16. Sommer@ASP says

    November 7, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Such a gorgeous recipe! I love all the hearty fall flavors represented.
    Reply
  17. Medha says

    November 7, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    First time on your blog and loving it. Such a delicious recipe! I like your idea of combining celery root and cauliflower together - I must be really creamy puree. Love your photography too.
    Reply
  18. Monet says

    November 7, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Ryan and I were just talking about how we wanted to try something new for Thanksgiving. We are bored with mashed potatoes. Clearly this is the recipe for us to try!
    Reply
  19. Maria | Pink Patisserie says

    November 8, 2013 at 7:56 am

    What a lovely dish and I love the addition of celery root. I could eat that whole plate and be very, very happy!
    Reply
  20. sowmya says

    November 8, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    Looks beautiful :) I love mashed potatoes.. You gave me another idea now .. Thanks for sharing.. As always gorgeous clicks.. I am totally smitten by your photography :)
    Reply
  21. Jodye @ whole pure recipes says

    November 8, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    This looks amazing, Sylvie! I once made a cauliflower based hummus, but it didn't look nearly as creamy as this. I'll have to try it!
    Reply
  22. najwa kronfel says

    November 9, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Beautiful and healthy side dish! I love cauliflower puree and it sounds like the celery root woks great, I want to try this!
    Reply
  23. El says

    November 10, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Wow. This looks good. I'm bookmarking now!
    Reply
  24. Kulsum says

    November 11, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    I have never tried cauliflower with celery root but it looks mighty good!
    Reply
  25. Rachael (Fuji Mama) says

    November 12, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    This sounds absolutely divine! I'm going to be making it for myself this week...I'm thinking I'll also be adding it to our Thanksgiving meal menu.
    Reply
  26. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    Delicious and looks so comforting! I need to try celery root in mash or puree's.
    Reply
  27. Jeanne @ Cooksister says

    November 22, 2013 at 7:34 am

    That is one of the most tempting vegetable recipes I have seen in ages! I love alternatives to mashed potato (with lamb, I'll often make chickpea mash) and this fits the bill perfectly, never mind the fact that I adore celeriac AND cauliflower :)
    Reply
  28. Robbie B. Hopper says

    November 22, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    The cauliflower is a bit more predominant here, with the celery root adding depth to the background. Celery root (or celeriac) if you haven’t had it before is one of the uglier things in the produce section. It is not actually the root of the celery, but more of a cousin, imparting the celery flavor in a root version. And of an interesting note, unlike other root vegetables, celery roots has a relatively low starch content (5-6% … thank you wikipedia ).
    Reply
  29. Dina says

    December 11, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    this makes a beautiful presentation and it sounds divine!
    Reply
  30. Laura @ Inwideningcircles says

    December 13, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    This was great! Thanks so much!! We had it with sole meuniere.
    Reply
  31. Jack says

    December 20, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Loved this recipe. Excellent. Thanks.
    Reply
  32. Victoria Malmer says

    July 25, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Any idea how long to cook celery root and cauliflower in the Instant Pot?
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      July 28, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      I haven't tried it but my best guess would be about 3-5 minutes on high using a steamer insert in the instant pot and quick release.
      Reply

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