Candida Diet Friendly Lemon & Olive Oil Celery Root Mash

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

Candida Diet Friendly Lemon & Olive Oil Celery Root Mash

Celery root might not be the flashiest vegetable in the produce aisle, but once it's mashed into something this silky and bright, it earns a permanent spot in your rotation. The combination of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice gives it a clean, vibrant flavor that feels genuinely satisfying without relying on butter, cream, or anything that would throw off a carefully managed eating plan. Garlic is simmered right alongside the celeriac, so it mellows beautifully and blends into every bite rather than hitting you all at once. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger add warmth and depth — and both happen to be ingredients that support the kind of anti-inflammatory, low-sugar approach this style of eating is built around. The whole process is straightforward: boil, drain, mash, and season, with no complicated techniques standing between you and a bowl of something genuinely comforting. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end lifts the whole dish with a little color and herbal freshness. It works beautifully as a side for roasted proteins or simply on its own when you need something nourishing and easy.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 medium celery roots (celeriac), about 2 ½ lb total
1 tsp salt, plus more for the cooking water
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Fill a large pot with cold water, salt it generously, and add the celery root cubes and peeled garlic cloves. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 20–22 minutes, until the celery root is completely tender and a fork slides through a cube with no resistance.
2
Drain the celery root and garlic through a colander, then return them to the warm pot. Let them sit uncovered for 1–2 minutes so excess steam escapes.

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