Celery
Varieties
The most common variety of celery is the pale green Pascal. Another variety, golden celery, is protected from light to prevent the development of chlorophyll during the growing period. The term celery hearts describes the tender, innermost ribs of the celery.
Celeriac, or celery root, is similar to common celery in appearance; however, it is the knobby stem of celeriac that is edible, rather than the stalk.
Preparation, Uses, & Tips
Wash celery just before using. Trim the leaves and the base, and reserve the leaves for soups and salads. Celery can also be frozen in plastic bags and used in dishes that call for cooked celery. Slice celery on the diagonal into salads, or braise it in olive oil and serve with salt and pepper.
Storing
Store celery in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Highlights
Celery (raw), 1 large stalk
- Calories: 9
- Protein: 0g
- Carbohydrate: 2g
- Total Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 1g