Celery

We Grow:

• We grow a couple of varieties of celery and share it in the CSA in the late fall and throughout the winter months.

Recipes

• Turkey Pot Pie
• Gingered Parsnip Bisque
• Turkey Breast & Delicata Squash Stuffed with Apple Cornbread Dressing

Storage Tips

Celery root (celeriac) should be wrapped in plastic, stored in the refrigerator, and used within a week.

Nutritional Information

Celeriac is a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium and Manganese, and a very good source of Vitamin C and Phosphorus.

Fun facts

• Celeriac must be scrubbed, trimmed at the top and bottom, quartered, and then peeled before eating. 
• Be sure to discard any spongy parts. 
• Avoid overcooking celery root as it will go quickly from firm to mushy.
• Celery root (celeriac) can be treated like turnips and rutabagas - grate, shred, or julienne and serve with salads, slaws, and your vegetable platters. 
• Add cooked, quartered, celery roots in soups and stews add excellent flavor. 
• Use celery root in your stuffing for a more complex taste and texture.
• Before using celeriac, peel and soak it briefly in water with a little vinegar or lemon juice to prevent cut surfaces from darkening.