Celery Root and Parsnip Puree

Submitted by Queen Dana

"Bon Appetit Feb 2011."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. special equipment.
2. Potato ricer.
3. Preparation.
4. 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.
5. 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.