A healthier take on mashed potatoes with a unique twist - celery root and potato mash! My mash pictured above was made with these beautiful purple potatoes from a local farm, which I thought added a fun and colorful touch :) You can use any kind of potato here though!
The celeriac (or celery root) adds an earthy and fresh flavor, creating a bit more complexity. Plus, celeriac is packed with antioxidants and is an excellent source of fiber! I think a fun way to step up your dinner presentation game is to have a layer of this (or mashed parsnips, cauliflower, potatoes - whatever it may be) with a flavorful piece of chicken, steak, or salmon placed on top. We topped this with a dijon maple salmon and lots of parsley. For a creamier, richer option, add milk in place of broth. Delicious!
Ingredients:
1 large head of celery root, peeled and cubed
3 medium potatoes of your choice, peeled and cubed
½ cup chicken or vegetable broth (or whole milk)
5 cloves of roasted garlic (directions here)
3 tbsp butter or olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Directions:
Boil celery root and potatoes until tender and can pierce easily with fork (about 15 minutes). Drain celery root and potatoes and return them to the pot.
Add roasted garlic and chicken (or vegetable broth) and then mash (or use immersion blender). If too thick, add some more broth.
Add salt, pepper, and butter (or olive oil). Stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
