Mashed Potatoes With Celery Root

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 large baking potato, peeled and cut in half
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, thinly sliced

Directions

1. 1

   In a covered saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the celery root, potato and garlic until tender, about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain and return to the pot.

3. 3

   Smash with a potato masher.

4. 4

   Using electric beaters or a wooden spoon, beat in the milk, oil, salt and pepper until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Stir in the chives.