Celery Root (Celeriac): Nutrition, Selection & Culinary Uses

Celery Root: Natural Food

Celery Root (Celeriac)

Nutritional Information:

Excellent source of vitamin C. Good source of calcium and iron.

What to Look For:

Choose a celery root heavy for its size with unbruised skin. Don't pick roots larger than a softball because they are overgrown and will be woody inside.

Easy Storage and Preparation:

The root will keep for a week or more in a cool, dry place. Wash and peel when ready to use.

Best Uses:

It's delicious raw in coleslaw. Try it in stews, braised with your roasts or boiled and added to mashed potatoes for a new flavor.

NOTE: An excellent source contains more than 20 percent of the Daily Value for that nutrient. A good source contains between 10 and 19 percent of the Daily Value.

Source: Copyright © 2000 by Ellen Haas.

From the book "Great Adventures in Food" By Ellen Haas.

Used with permission of St. Martin's Press, LLC.