This is celery, a crunchy, low-calorie vegetable that can be used in many dishes.
Here are three easy and tasty recipes you can try:
- Celery Stir-Fry (Quick & Healthy)
Ingredients:
2 cups celery, sliced thin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cooking oil
A pinch of black pepper
Optional: sliced carrots or bell peppers
Steps:
- Wash and slice the celery into thin strips.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add celery (and other veggies if using) and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper, then toss well.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or as a side dish.
- Celery & Peanut Salad (Refreshing Snack)
Ingredients:
2 cups celery, chopped into sticks
2 tbsp roasted peanuts
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
½ tsp sugar
Steps:
- Blanch the celery in boiling water for 30 seconds, then rinse with cold water.
- Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl.
- Toss celery and peanuts in the dressing.
- Chill for 10 minutes and serve cold.
- Celery Soup (Warm & Comforting)
Ingredients:
2 cups celery, chopped
1 small onion, diced
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 small potato, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: cream for richness
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add celery and potato; cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and simmer for 15 minutes until veggies are soft.
- Blend with a hand blender until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning, add cream if desired, and serve hot.
Would you like me to tailor the recipe to be vegetarian, vegan, or low-carb?