Cauliflower and Celery Root Mash with Roasted Garlic

Cauliflower and Celery Root Mash with Roasted Garlic Recipe

By Jim Healthy Published: January 30, 2013

• Prep: 20 mins
• Cook: 25 mins
• Ready In: 45 mins

Forget glucose-spiking mashed potatoes. Who needs them when you can fill yourself with this heavenly mash? It’s slightly sweet with the pungent, earthy tones of roasted garlic, and mild, fresh flavor of celeriac. And it’s low GI. Inflammatory foods are one of the root causes of diabetes, and cruciferous veggies like cauliflower are some of the most potent anti-inflammatories around. Celery root adds its own inflammation-fighting powers to the mix, as does garlic. And that means protection from diabetes as well as heart disease. There’s a really good reason to give thanks at Thanksgiving!

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower head, chopped
• 1 celery root bulb peeled and cubed
• 2 cup coconut milk
• 2 cup bone or chicken broth or water low-sodium
• 3-5 clove low-sodium roasted, minced

Instructions

1. Combine everything except the garlic in a large pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20-25 or until celery root is tender.
   Strain but reserve the liquid. Mash the vegetables with a potato masher to desired consistency. Add splashes of the reserved hot liquid until as smooth or chunky as you like.
   Stir in the garlic and serve sprinkled with fresh chopped herbs.
   
   TIPS AND NOTES:
   
   Add other flavors such as a dash of parmesan or a chipotle pepper. For a vegan version, omit the milk and stir in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil at the end.