AIP Friendly Coconut Cream Celery Root Mash
Creamy, golden, and subtly spiced, this celery root mash is the kind of comfort food that doesn't ask you to compromise a thing. Celeriac gets boiled until completely tender, then mashed with warmed full-fat coconut cream and good olive oil — the result is silky and rich without a drop of dairy in sight. A pinch of ground turmeric and ginger give it gentle warmth and that gorgeous golden hue, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up at the end. For anyone navigating the autoimmune protocol, finding a satisfying mash that skips nightshades, grains, and dairy can feel like a puzzle — this one solves it cleanly using only compliant pantry staples. The trick of drying the drained celeriac over low heat before mashing is a small step that makes a big difference, pulling out excess moisture so the coconut cream gets fully absorbed rather than watered down. Finished with thinly sliced fresh chives, it's elegant enough for a dinner party but simple enough for a weeknight side. This recipe serves four and comes together in under 30 minutes of active cooking.
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4 servings
- 2 lb celery root (celeriac), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more for the cooking water
- ½ cup full-fat coconut cream
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the celery root cubes in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook until the celery root is completely tender and a fork slides through a cube with no resistance, about 18–22 minutes. Drain through a colander and return the celery root to the pot.
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