CELERY ROOT AND PARSNIP PUREE

Celery Root and Parsnip Puree image

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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1 cup celery root, 1/2-inch cubes peeled
1 cup parsnip, 1/2-inch cubes peeled
1 cup russet potato, 3/4-inch cubes peeled
coarse kosher salt
1/4 cup half-and-half, warm

Steps:

special equipment.
Potato ricer.
Preparation.
Combine celery root, parsnips, and potato in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Sprinkle generously with coarse salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until vegetables are very tender when pierced with sharp knife, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Return vegetables to pan and place over medium heat, stirring constantly until moisture evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes.
Working in batches if necessary, spoon vegetables into potato ricer; press into microwave-safe medium bowl. Add warm half and half and pink-peppercorn butter, if desired. Mash until smooth. Season with coarse salt and black pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 hour ahead. Rewarm in microwave until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 101.5, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 5.1, Protein 4.4