Wondering what you can do with celery root? Meet this strange, gnarled vegetable! Learn about the health benefits of celery root, plus the 5 best ways to cook celery root + kitchen celery root recipe ideas.
What is celery root?
Celery root is a very interesting vegetable. Celeriac, also known as celeriac, is a member of the parsley family, along with celery, carrots and parsnips. This celery is different from our more common celery stems and is grown for its underground tubers, like potatoes. The edible root has a crisp celery-parsley flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of dishes. Where can I buy celery root? You can find celery root at farmers markets and well-stocked supermarket produce sections, or you can try growing it yourself in your garden. Celery root is in season during the cooler months – October through April.
Celery Root Nutrition
Not only is celery root delicious, it’s also rich in nutrients. A 1-cup serving provides you with 3 grams of fiber, 80% of your daily value of vitamin K, 21% of your daily value of vitamin C, 13% of your daily value of potassium, and phytochemicals with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects—all These are only 66 calories. Vitamin K is important in preventing fractures, and studies show vitamin C and potassium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. It’s a good idea to include more celery root in your diet to reap the health benefits.
How to Cook Celery Root
To enjoy celery root, all you need to do is scrub the rest of the skin and peel it off. It can then be grated into salads, served with dips like hummus, baked or cooked and added to celery root soups and stews.
Best Ways to Cook with Celery Root + Celery Root Recipe Ideas
1.Grate it into salads
Use a grater to shred celery root, perfect to add to any fresh salad or salad. Or try thinly slicing celery root with a mandoline and adding it to a fresh garden salad. Pair this salad with braised lentils and roasted butternut squash for a delicious cool-weather light meal.
2. Celery root lettuce with hummus
Cut this white vegetable into long sticks to create the perfect serving vehicle for your favorite hummus. Check out all my top hummus recipes here. These delicious dips provide a wonderful textural contrast to this crispy veggie!
3. Use celery root to make cream soup
Sauté some onions and ginger in a large stockpot, then add the celery root, carrots, fennel and vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add black pepper, stir well and enjoy a delicious warm soup on a cool day.
4. Roasted celery root
Let the celery root turn golden brown and caramelize during baking! Simply cut into strips, place in a baking dish, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and seasonings, and roast in the oven until tender. Add celery root to this roasted vegetable recipe for inspiration and fill your kitchen with aroma and flavor!
5. Boil celery root slices
Make a delicious and healthy alternative to potato chips! Simply slice peeled celery root with a mandoline, place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake in a 375-degree oven for about 15 minutes. Make your own potato chips today! Serve with vegan ranch dressing.
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