- How do I get the puree really smooth?
- Cook the celery root until completely soft. If it's still chunky after blending, press it through a fine-mesh sieve (pass) for Michelin-star texture.
Creamy Celery Root Buddha Bowl
Celery root (celeriac) is the ugly duckling of winter cuisine that turns into a beautiful swan: roasted or boiled, it gains a nutty, sweet flavor profile. Pureed with coconut milk, it provides a silky, rich base for the Buddha bowl, perfectly replacing standard hummus or other dips. The play of textures is key here: creamy puree, crunchy carrots, and fluffy quinoa.
Ingredients
14
oz
Celery Root (peeled)
3/4
cup
Coconut Milk (canned, thick)
2
cloves
Garlic
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
tsp
Smoked Paprika
7
oz
Carrots
1/2
cup
Quinoa (dry)
1
can
Chickpeas (15 oz)
3.5
oz
Baby Spinach
2
tbsp
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
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Equipment Needed
- Immersion blender or blender
- Pot for celery root
- Parchment paper for carrots
Allergen Information
Celery
Instructions
1
✓
Cube the celery root. Sauté garlic briefly in oil in a pot, add celery root, salt, and pepper. Pour in coconut milk and enough water to cover.
Tip: Sautéing the celery root at the start deepens the flavor.
2
✓
Boil until soft (approx. 15-20 mins). Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut carrots into sticks, toss with oil and salt, roast until crisp-tender (15 mins).
Tip: Roasting carrots makes them sweeter due to caramelization.
3
✓
Cook quinoa in salted water. Rinse chickpeas.
Tip: Let quinoa cool slightly for a fluffier texture.
4
✓
When celery root is soft, drain (reserve the liquid!). Blend with smoked paprika, adding cooking liquid gradually until creamy.
Tip: The fat content of coconut milk emulsifies the puree.
5
✓
Assemble the bowl: celery root puree at the bottom, topped with quinoa, roasted carrots, spinach, and chickpeas. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 14 oz Celery Root (peeled)
- 3/4 cup Coconut Milk (canned, thick)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 7 oz Carrots
- 1/2 cup Quinoa (dry)
- 1 can Chickpeas (15 oz)
- 3.5 oz Baby Spinach
- 2 tbsp Toasted Pumpkin Seeds