Celeriac Steaks with Olive Salsa
A Green Christmas (2021)
One thing I love about the festive season is the traditions we have built over the years.
we all cosy-up in our Christmas jumpers for a joyful start to the day
my father brings out his Rudolph tie that lights up & sing’s at the touch of a button (the sound has faded over the years, but he insists on wearing it)
we leave our slippers or shoes at the bottom of the tree for gifts
we sing together before unwrapping presents one by one (a slow but magical moment), cherishing the look of joy in everyone’s eyes
& finally, we gather with family & loved ones around a delicious and warming home-cooked meal
This year’s 'Green Christmas 2021’ menu is filled with flavoursome & unexpected recipes to delight all of your guests’ tastebuds without having to spend hours in the kitchen: more time to celebrate & enjoy the company of loved ones.
This year’s ‘Green Christmas 2021’ main event features meaty celeriac steaks served with a deliciously-tangy green olive salsa. The golden & crisp outside gives way to a smooth & rich inside in these Celeriac Steaks with Olive Salsa. And with a drizzle of fresh and zingy olive salsa to top it all off, you have the perfect vegan main for your festive feast!
✨Wishing you all a wonderful festive season filled with joy, loved ones & as always, good food! ✨
- Vegan Recipe -
OLIVE SALSA
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
100g of pitted green olives
2 teaspoons of capers
1 bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 bunch of fresh basil
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
Zest of ½ lemon
Fleur de sel
Freshly grated pepper
Wash and gently pat dry the parsley and basil leaves. Finely chop them & set aside.
Finely chop the green olives and capers & set aside.
In a bowl, mix the mustard with the balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar & olive oil.
Add the olives, capers, parsley, basil, lemon juice & zest into the bowl & mix.
Season with salt & pepper to taste.
ROASTED CELERIAC STEAKS
1 celeriac
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Sea Salt Flakes
Freshly grated pepper
Handful of grains/ nuts, toasted (optional)
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Wash and dry the celeriac.
Cut the celeriac into thick slices, approx. 2cm thick.
Place the slices onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Brush the steaks with olive oil and season with salt & pepper.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until cooked & golden-brown.
Remove the celeriac steaks from the oven and place in a serving dish.
Garnish with the green olive salsa & top-off with a handful of toasted nuts or grains of your choice.