By: EatingWell

Photographer: Burris, Ken

Publish Date: 2008-11-01

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings, 3/4 cup each

Total Time: 1 hour

Prep Time: 20 minutes

To Make Ahead: Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in a double boiler and stir in the remaining butter and chives (Step 3) just before serving.

Recipe Description:

This chunky mash has a clean earthy taste enhanced by sweet garlic and tangy buttermilk. Even if you've seldom cooked with root vegetables like celery root or rutabaga, don't hesitate to try this recipe - it's delicious!

Recipe Ingredients:

1. 2 pounds celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2. 1 pound rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3. 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
4. 5 cloves garlic, peeled
5. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
6. 3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk
7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
8. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
9. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10. 1/3 cup snipped fresh chives

Recipe Steps:

1. Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a large pan or Dutch oven. Place celery root, rutabaga and potatoes in a large steamer basket over the water, cover and steam over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Add garlic and continue steaming—checking the water level and replenishing as necessary—until the vegetables are fall-apart tender, 20 minutes more.
2. Remove the vegetables, drain the cooking liquid and return the vegetables to the pan. Add 2 tablespoons butter and mash until chunky-smooth. Gradually stir in buttermilk, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
3. Just before serving, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and chives.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 167 calories; 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat, 0g mono unsaturated fat); 15 mg cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 274 mg sodium; 779 mg potassium

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

Recipe Categories:

Course(s)

Dinner

Cuisine(s)

American

Degree of Difficulty

Easy

Special Health Consideration(s)

Healthy Weight

High Potassium

Low Cholesterol

Low Sodium

Low Calorie

Seasons & Occassions

Fall

Winter

Christmas

Entertainment

Thanksgiving

Main Ingredient(s)

Dairy & Soy

Other

Technique(s)

Quick

Steam

Dish Type(s)

Side Dishes

Recipe Disclaimer(s):

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