Celery Root Puree with Balsamic Roasted Beets and Pearl Onions
This dairy-free celery root puree has been kicked up a notch with balsamic roasted beets and sweet, pearl onions. It’s a deliciously perfect, plant-based meal.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 beets
- 1 1/2 cups pearl onions
- 3 tbsp olive oil ((divided))
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh tarragon (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 4 cups celery root (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
- 2/3 cup water
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups microgreens
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
- 2
If using a jar/can of pearl onions, drain and rinse. If using fresh pearl onions, soak in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes to loosen the skin. Using a pairing knife, cut off the ends and remove the outer skin. Place onto a large baking sheet and set aside.
- 3
Using a vegetable peeler, peel the beets and place on a non-wood cutting board (a wood cutting board will stain). Slice the beets into quarters or evenly sized pieces and add to the baking sheet. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in the middle of the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring once or twice midway through.
- 4
Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, herbs and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.
- 5
While the beets are cooking, heat the olive oil in a pot on medium-high heat and saute the garlic for one minute. Add the chopped celery root, coconut milk, water, salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 6
Turn the stove off and use a stick blender to puree the celery root mixture until smooth. Cover the pot to keep warm until ready to serve. (*Alternatively, pour the ingredients into a high-powered blender to puree).
- 7
Once the beets and onions have cooked, drizzle the balsamic mixture on the baking sheet, toss to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve by scooping a portion of the celery root puree into a bowl and topping with roasted beets, pearl onions and a handful of microgreens.