Celery Root Purée with Toasted Hazelnuts

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Celery Root Purée with Toasted Hazelnuts
45 min.
10
341kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with the exquisite Celery Root Purée with Toasted Hazelnuts—a delectable side dish that beautifully blends earthy flavors with a creamy texture. Perfect for vegetarians and those seeking gluten-free options, this purée is not only sophisticated but also simple to prepare, making it a great addition to any meal.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that serves 10 people, rich in flavor and texture, while still keeping it light at approximately 341 calories per serving. The star of this recipe is the celery root, which, when paired with russet potatoes, creates an irresistibly creamy base that’s enriched with heavy cream, whole milk, and unsalted butter for that perfect indulgent touch. The unique hazelnut oil adds a nutty aroma that lingers on the palate, while the toasted hazelnuts offer a delightful crunch that will have your guests coming back for more.

This purée not only complements a wide array of main dishes—from roasts to grilled vegetables—but can also stand alone as a centerpiece on your table. Whether you’re preparing a holiday feast or a cozy family dinner, this Celery Root Purée with Toasted Hazelnuts is a dish that promises to impress and satisfy. Try it out, and watch as even the pickiest eaters rave about this sophisticated take on a classic side!

Ingredients

  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • pounds celery root peeled cut into 1/2" cubes
  • tablespoon hazelnut oil 
  • 0.3 cup hazelnuts toasted coarsely chopped
  • 0.7 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 10 servings kosher salt 
  • pounds baking potatoes peeled cut into 1" cubes
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2" cubes (1 stick)
  • 0.7 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • pot
  • potato ricer

Directions

  1. Place celery root and potatoes in a largeheavy pot.
  2. Add cold water to cover; seasonwith salt. Bring to a boil over medium-highheat. Reduce heat; simmer until vegetablescan be pierced with a fork, 20-25 minutes.
  3. Drain vegetables well. Pass vegetablesthrough food mill or potato ricer intosame pot.
  4. Meanwhile, bring cream and milk just toa simmer in a medium saucepan; removefrom heat. Stir vegetable purée constantlyover medium-low heat until excess moistureevaporates, about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir butter into purée a few pieces at atime, blending between additions.
  6. Removefrom heat; slowly fold in cream mixture untila smooth purée forms. Season to taste withsalt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Purée can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm in amicrowave or in a heatproof bowl set over alarge pot of simmering water.
  7. Strain hot purée through a medium-meshsieve into a serving bowl (this makes thetexture especially smooth and creamy).
  8. Drizzle with oil; scatter hazelnuts over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories341kcal
Protein7.34%
Fat48.71%
Carbs43.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.48
Glycemic Load
23.2
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
16.318695576295%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Apigenin
3.28mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:340.85kcal
17.04%
Fat:19.16g
29.47%
Saturated Fat:10.16g
63.51%
Carbohydrates:38.89g
12.96%
Net Carbohydrates:34.36g
12.49%
Sugar:4.4g
4.89%
Cholesterol:44.28mg
14.76%
Sodium:348.41mg
15.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.49g
12.99%
Vitamin K:60.18µg
57.32%
Vitamin B6:0.73mg
36.35%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.42%
Potassium:1039.64mg
29.7%
Phosphorus:268.55mg
26.85%
Vitamin C:18.93mg
22.94%
Fiber:4.53g
18.14%
Magnesium:66.87mg
16.72%
Copper:0.29mg
14.61%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.12%
Vitamin E:2.01mg
13.43%
Iron:2.29mg
12.74%
Vitamin B3:2.45mg
12.24%
Calcium:113.39mg
11.34%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.96%
Vitamin A:545.74IU
10.91%
Vitamin B5:1.03mg
10.31%
Folate:34.32µg
8.58%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.89%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
4.02%
Selenium:2.47µg
3.53%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.21%
Source:Epicurious