Celery Root (Celeri-Rave Puree)

Ingredients

• 2 knobs celery (also called celery root), about 2 pounds
• Salt to taste, if desired
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup hot milk
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    124 calories; 8 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 21 milligrams cholesterol; 208 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Peel the celery and cut it into one-inch cubes. There should be about six cups.
2. Put the celery in a kettle and add cold water to cover. Add salt to taste. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
3. Put the pieces into the container of a food processor and add the butter. Start processing while gradually adding the hot milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Spoon into a saucepan and reheat. Serve.

25 minutes