A No-Starch "Just Like Mashed Potatoes" Alternative HD

We’re in Louise Hay’s kitchen again for another tasty, healthy and nutritious recipe! This time, Louise, Heather Dane and Ahlea Khadro, authors of Loving Yourself to Great Health, explain the health benefits of celery root, rosemary, turmeric and thyme. You’ll also learn the Ayurvedic benefits as well. Combining these wonderful ingredients, this Celery Root Veggie Mash Recipe is a wonderful addition to any meal – it’s delicious, good for you, and good for your health! Celery Root Veggie Mash: A No-Starch “Just Like Mashed Potatoes” Alternative If you’re following food-combining guidelines (see Chapter 6 for more information) or reducing starchy foods, you’ll love this “mashed potato” alternative. INGREDIENTS: 3 celery roots, peeled and chopped into large pieces (about 6 cups chopped) 4 cups water or bone broth 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary 1 Tbsp. dried thyme ½ tsp. tumeric 2 tsp. sea salt 2 tsp. fresh ground pepper Optional: ½ Tbsp. dried dill, ½ cup diced red onion and 1 clove minced garlic Optional: If you’re serving this dish with meat, take about ½ cup of the meat drippings and add to the mash after draining out excess water. INSTRUCTIONS: Peel and chop celery root (you’re going to boil the celery root, so you can rough chop it into halves or quarters).Optional step to add more flavor: In a skillet on the lowest heat, add 1 Tbsp. coconut oil, raw butter, ghee, or fat from the meat you’re using for the meal, and allow it to gently melt. Add all herbs, spices, and optional onions and/or garlic. Sauté gently for 3 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add 1 cup water to the skillet, mix everything up, and put into the saucepan you’re using to boil the celery root. Bring water or bone broth to a boil. Add all ingredients and cook until the celery root is soft when you prick it with a knife or fork. Drain all but ½ cup of water into a glass or stainless-steel bowl so that you can save this nutrient-rich liquid it for other meals (especially if you’re boiling in bone broth!). Mash up the remaining celery root and water. You can do this with a potato masher or large fork; or to make it much easier and faster, use an immersion blender right in the pan you cooked in, or transfer the celery root and ½ cup liquid into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, like mashed potatoes. Season with more salt, pepper, or meat drippings to taste. Serve with meat, vegetables, or eggs, or as a comfort-food snack.