Celeriac may look weird, but its flavor is familiar and its applications in the kitchen are practically endless.
It’s time to work this quirky root into your vegetable rotation.
Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know about celeriac (aka celery root).
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Celeriac, or celery root, is one of the unsung heroes of the root vegetable world.
Plus the entire vegetable can be used.
you might even eat the skin if you scrub it well enough.
What Is Celeriac?
Celeriac, often called celery root, is just that, the large root bulb of the celery plant.
It is considered a root vegetable, and can be eaten in its raw state or cooked.
What Does Celeriac Taste Like?
Celeriac has a thick outer skin that is often crusted with soil, and may have squiggly roots attached.
Kept cold and uncut, celeriac can last for a couple of weeks in your fridge.
What Are the Health Benefits of Celeriac?
Celeriac is packed with antioxidants (which can help fight inflammation), vitamins and minerals.
It is low in carbs andhigh in fiber, which can help support ahealthy heartandgut.
Once peeled, the celeriac can be grated, or cut into batons or cubes, or diced.
Uses for Celeriac
Celeriac is terrific in all sorts of dishes.
Boiled or steamed, it can be pureed very smooth, providing creamy texture to soups or sauces.
And if you like radishes or turnips, this is another nutritious root vegetable for you.
Its got a nice crunch with a mild celery flavorits a little bitter when raw but sweet when cooked.
Its a perfect addition to salads and slaws or roasted with other root veggies.
