Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon & Olive Oil Celery Root Mash
Celery root is one of those underrated vegetables that transforms completely when cooked low and slow, and this mash is proof. Boiled until silky-tender alongside whole garlic cloves, then beaten with bright lemon juice, fragrant zest, and good extra-virgin olive oil, it comes together into something genuinely luxurious. The warm notes of turmeric and ginger give it a subtle depth that makes it feel far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Every component here is whole and unprocessed, which means no hidden preservatives or cured-meat additives to worry about — just clean, real food. It works beautifully as a side dish in place of mashed potatoes, and the optional parsley finish adds a pop of color that makes it look as good as it tastes. Whether you're navigating a specific dietary need or simply trying to eat more intentionally, this is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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
- 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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