I often find myself in the produce section of the grocery store, looking at all the different kinds of produce that is available to us today. I love going to stores that have the fruits and vegetables that are maybe not so common – the ones most of us haven’t used before or maybe even heard of. And it’s fun to just pick one of those vegetables or fruits and to go home and learn about it and try it in a recipe. And with the internet, it’s easy to do the research! This week’s grocery trip landed this celery root in my basket.
What is celery root?
- it is an edible root from the celery family.
- the stalks and leaves of the root resemble celery, but they are not very good to eat.
- it is a very popular ingredient in French cuisine.
- it can be eaten both raw or cooked.
- it is also know as celeriac, turnip-rooted celery, or knob celery.
- it keeps very well, often lasting up to 4 months when it is stored between 32F and 41F.
Find some celery root and try out one of these recipes!
Celery Root Soup from David Lebovitz
Celery Root Slaw from Fearless Kitchen
Celery Root and Potato Latkes from Gluten-Free Bay
Green Couscous with Celery Root and Pesto from Bounteous Bites
Roasted Allspice Celery Root from SF Foodie
