Celery

Nutrition Information:

Celery contains Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, several antioxidants, and is good for lowering inflammation, aiding in digestion, and contains high amounts of water and fiber.

Storage Tips:

Celery is best stored wet, such as wrapped in a damp towel or stored in a container of water in the fridge. Celery can be frozen, just chop and blanche, and store in an airtight container in the freezer. Celery is also delicious when pickled.

Uses:

Celery can be a delicious addition to salads, soups, and smoothies, or eaten fresh and dipped in hummus or peanut butter. It is also commonly used in tuna and chicken salads.

Recipe Ideas:

• This Apple, Radish and Celery Salsa recipe from bettycrocker.com is perfect for pork and sausage dishes, or on top of crackers for a crunchy, flavorful snack.

• From acouplecooks.com, this sweet and bright Celery Smoothie.

• The Celery and Peanut Butter combo makes for a classic snack. Recipe from food.com. Try adding raisins for a cute and tasty variation sometimes called “Ants on a Log.”

• For a simple side dish, try this Braised Celery recipe from sprinklesandsprouts.com.

• Celery Soup, comforting and tasty. Try this recipe from feastingathome.com.