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November 6, 2013

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

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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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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

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. Dina says

    December 11, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    this makes a beautiful presentation and it sounds divine!
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  2. 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 ).
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  3. 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 :)
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  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Kulsum says

    November 11, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    I have never tried cauliflower with celery root but it looks mighty good!
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  7. El says

    November 10, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Wow. This looks good. I'm bookmarking now!
    Reply
  8. 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!
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  9. 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!
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