Don’t miss out on these delicious ways to use celery. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)
Most people know that celery is a good healthy snack because it is very low in calories and can help satisfy cravings for things that crunch. But there are several other reasons to celebrate this stalky vegetable this month. It is full of anti-oxidants and steaming doesn’t seem to affect these healthy compounds in celery. They are also powerful inflammation fighters, especially in the digestive tract.
For the freshest celery, choose an intact bulb that has stalks that snap when you pull them away from the bulb. The bulb should be compact and all the stalks should look and feel firm and crisp. Avoid any celery with yellow, brown, or black patches or yellowing leaves. Research indicates that celery holds its nutritional content for about 5-7 days if it is stored in the refrigerator and it should be cut just prior to eating for the maximum nutritional benefit.
Celery is one of the vegetables of the month for August which means it is a great time to try out some new ways to eat this underutilized veggie.
- Artichoke Chicken Salad
- Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
- Classic Minestrone Soup
- Holiday Stuffing
- Hamburger Stew
- Herb Roasted Chicken
- Lentils and Smoked Turkey
- Okra and Tomatoes
- Oyster Stew
- Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry
- Shrimp Ceviche
- Stuffed Pumpkin
- Braised Celery
- Celery Chesapeake
- Celery and Parmesan Salad
- Cream of Celery Soup
- Stuffed Celery
- Spicy Shrimp, Cashew, and Celery Stir-Fry
- Peppery Coleslaw with Cucumbers and Celery
- Celery Blue Cheese Salad
- Celery and Carrot Soup
- Roasted Pork Belly with Warm Potatoes and Celery Radish Salad
- Summer Celery Soup
- Celery Salad with Lemon Dressing
- Dilled Cucumber, Celery and Tomato Salad
- Green Bean and Celery Salad
- Three Bean Salad with Celery
- Fennel Apple and Celery Salad
- Skillet Beef and Celery
- Beet and Celery Salad
- Creamy Celery Casserole
- Grilled Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs and Celery
- Celery Wine Baked Chicken
- Celery Potato Soup
- Confetti Rice with Celery, Carrots, and Almonds
- Broccoli and Celery Slaw
- Curried Celery Apple Soup
- Celery Succotash Salad
- Deer Soup with Cream of Mushroom and Celery
- Whole Roasted Fish with Celery, Lemon, and Orange
- Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
- Chicken, Celery, and Radish Salad
- Potato and Bacon Salad
- Celery with Creamy White Beans
- Kohlrabi Slaw
- Fried Celery
- Marinated Vegetable Salad
- Super Tuscan Burgers with Potato Salad with Capers and Celery
- Waldorf Salad
- Grilled Mushroom and Celery Heart Salad with Creamy Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
