Wondering what to do with celery root? Get to know this quirky, knobby veggie! Learn about celery root health benefits, as well as the top 5 ways to cook with celery root + celery root recipes ideas for the kitchen.
What is Celery Root?
Celery root is a fantastically fun vegetable. Also known as celeriac, the hairy root is a member of the parsley family, along with celery, carrots, and parsnips. This variety of celery, unlike the celery stalks we see more often, is grown for its underground tuber, like a potato. The edible root has a crisp celery-parsley flavor and can be enjoyed either raw or cooked in a variety of dishes. Where to buy celery root? You can find celery root in farmers markets and well stocked supermarket product sections, and you can also try growing it yourself in your home garden. Celery root is in season in the cooler months—October through April.
Celery Root Nutrition
Not only is this versatile veggie delicious, celery root is nutritious. A 1 cup serving provides you with 3 grams of fiber, 80% Daily Value of vitamin K, 21% Daily Value of vitamin C, 13% Daily Value of potassium, and phytochemicals linked with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action—all for only 66 calories. Vitamin K is important for preventing bone fractures, and studies have shown that vitamin C and potassium have the potential to reduce the risk of high blood pressure. It’s a good idea to include more celery root in your diet to gain health benefits.
How to Cook Celery Root
To enjoy celery root, all you need to do is scrub the other skin and then peel it away. Then it can be grated into salads, served with a dip like hummus, roasted, or cooked and incorporated into celery root soups and stews.
Top Ways to Cook with Celery Root + Celery Root Recipes Ideas
1. Grate It Into Salads
Use a grater to create shred of celery root that make a perfect addition to any fresh slaw or salad. Or try a mandolin to shave celery root into thin slices to add to a fresh garden salad. Pair your salad with simmered lentils and roasted butternut squash for a delicious cool weather-inspired light meal.
2. Serve Celery Root Crudité with Hummus
Chop this white vegetable into long stick shapes to create the perfect serving vehicle for your favorite hummus. Check out all of my top hummus recipes here. These flavorful dips create a nice texture contrasts with this crisp vegetable!
3. Make a Creamy Soup with Pureed Celery Root
Sauté up some onions and ginger in a large soup pot, then add in cubed celery root, carrots, fennel, and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add in black pepper and blend together for a delicious warming soup on a cool day.
4. Roasted Celery Root
Let celery root go golden and caramelized during the roasting process! Just slice into strips, place in a baking dish, drizzle with EVOO and seasonings, and roast in the oven until tender. Add celery root to this roasted vegetable recipe for inspiration and let the aroma and flavors fill your kitchen!
5. Cook Up Celery Root Chips
Make a delicious and healthy alternative to store-bought potato chips! Just slice peeled celery root into thin circles using a mandolin, place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake in a 375-degree oven for about 15 minutes. Homemade chips in no time! Serve with this vegan ranch dressing.
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