Microwaved crushed creamy celeriac

Free up hob and oven space when making Christmas dinner by cooking this celeriac side in the microwave. Made with double cream, it's deliciously smooth

View original recipe on bbcgoodfood.com

side-dish

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 10

Nutritional Information

Calories:70 kcal

Carbohydrate:2 g

Fat:6 g

Dietary Fiber:3 g

Protein:1 g

Saturated Fat:4 g

Sodium:0.2 mg

Sugar:1 g

Ingredients

1 large celeriac peeled and chopped into small chunks

1⁄2 lemon juiced

2 tbsp crème fraîche or double cream

50g butter

freshly grated nutmeg and celery salt (optional), to serve

Instructions

Step 1
Tip the celeriac chunks into a microwavable bowl, then pour over the lemon juice and 2 tbsp water. Cover, then microwave on high for 15 mins, stir and microwave for another 10 mins until soft. Mash with the crème fraîche and butter, then season with salt, pepper and a grating of nutmeg. Once cool, will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for two days or frozen for up to three months. Defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave until piping hot.
Step 2
Sprinkle the celeriac with a little more grated nutmeg and some celery salt, if you like, then serve.

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