20 Celery Root Recipes That Celebrate This Underrated Vegetable (2024)

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How to Choose a Perfect Celery Root 1. Creamy Celery Root Soup with Mushrooms 2. Creamy Celery Root Salad with Apple 3. Celery Root and Smoked Salmon Gratin 4. Roasted Celeriac with Truffle Oil 5. Celery Root Puree with Balsamic Roasted Beets 6. Celeriac Latkes with Apple Relish 7. Crispy Celeriac Gnocchi with Oyster Mushrooms 8. Beet and Celery Root Cakes 9. Celeriac Fries 10. Celery Root Remoulade 11. Celery Root Salad with Lentils 12. Simple Celeriac Steaks with Salsa Verde 13. Potato and Celery Root Gratin 14. Celeriac Vegan Shepherd’s Pie 15. Celeriac Risotto with Butternut Squash & Kale 16. Celeriac Soup with Savory Grain-Free Granola 17. Celery Root, Fennel and Grape Salad 18. Celery Root Dip 19. Creamy Celeriac Noodles With Mushroom & Kale 20. Whole30 Celery Root Tortillas FAQs References

This collection of celery root recipes celebrates the light, nutty, fresh flavor of an often unappreciated root vegetable. Discover how versatile and delicious this inexpensive winter veggie can be!

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We’ve been gobbling up celery root, aka celeriac, all winter long. The knobby, hairy brown roots may not look like much on your grocery store shelf, but inside a crisp, tasty white flesh awaits you.

Enjoying every bite of that subtle celery-like flavor is super easy too, because it can be prepared in different ways! Raw, roasted, boiled, mashed, pureed, or fried, there’s no wrong way to eat it.

All the recipes in this collection celebrate the versatility of this tasty veggie in its many potential forms. Think of it as your new low-carb potato substitute!

How to Choose a Perfect Celery Root

If you’re not familiar with celeriac, you might wonder how to pick that perfect one. Here are some key things to look for when you’re out shopping.

A good size – Avoid the tiny ones that won’t yield much and the monster ones which will taste watery. Aim for 1 -1.5 pounds for the ideal size.
Heavy and firm – Select those that feel heavy for their size and are firm, without any soft or squishy spots.
Check the leaves – some grocers will have already removed these. But if the stalks and leaves are still attached, look for vibrant, healthy green as a great indicator of fresh celeriac. You can even take them off at home and add them to stock!

With these tips in hand, picking quality ones will be easy. They keep in the fridge for up to two weeks, giving you plenty of time to test out these tasty celery root recipes. I hope you find several to love!

1. Creamy Celery Root Soup with Mushrooms

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Creamy celery root soup is an easy, cozy winter meal. Top it with caramelized mushrooms and a quick chive oil to make a simple homemade soup feel gourmet.

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

2. Creamy Celery Root Salad with Apple

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A fresh and light celery root salad is the perfect winter side dish. Crisp apple and raw grated celery root tossed in a light, creamy dressing is delicious, simple, and quick.

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

3. Celery Root and Smoked Salmon Gratin

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Celery root and smoked salmon gratin – in this creamy dish, aromatic celery root pairs beautifully with smoked fish, red onions and dill-flavored creme fraiche for a quick and easy dinner.

Recipe by: Viktoria’s Table

4. Roasted Celeriac with Truffle Oil

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5. Celery Root Puree with Balsamic Roasted Beets

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This dairy-free celery root puree has been kicked up a notch with balsamic roasted beets and sweet, pearl onions. It’s a deliciously perfect, plant-based meal.

Recipe by: Downshiftology

6. Celeriac Latkes with Apple Relish

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Celeriac Latkes are a great alternative to the traditional savoury pancake made with potato. Serve as a side dish or as an appetizer or snack topped with yogurt or soured cream and a sweet-tart apple relish.

Recipe by: Moorlands Eater

7. Crispy Celeriac Gnocchi with Oyster Mushrooms

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This gnocchi holds the light celery flavor of the celeriac while keeping the light and fluffy consistency of traditional gnocchi.

Recipe by: On the Acre

8. Beet and Celery Root Cakes

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A hearty open face sandwich with crispy beet and celery root cakes and a luxurious dollop of Herbed Skyr Sauce.

Recipe by: True North Kitchen

9. Celeriac Fries

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Celeriac fries – deliciously addictive, these are a great guilt-free snack that can perfectly satisfy your French fries cravings but for a fraction of the calories.

10. Celery Root Remoulade

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Celery Root Remoulade is a simple and delectable salad you’ll find on many French Bistro menus. Crunchy, flavorful celery root is finely chopped and coated in a creamy remoulade sauce, studded with salty capers and tangy cornichon pickles.

Recipe by: Pinch and Swirl

11. Celery Root Salad with Lentils

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This Celery Root Salad with Lentils combines raw celery root and cooked French lentils with a rich lemon, garlic, olive oil and anchovy dressing! It is a hearty and wholesome side dish with earthy and complex flavors.

Recipe by: Healthy Seasonal Recipes

12. Simple Celeriac Steaks with Salsa Verde

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Celeriac Steaks are a super simple way to swap out the regular star of a steak dinner without missing any of it! Top it off with some punchy salsa verde and you’ve got yourself a winner!

Recipe by: Coco’s Green Deli

13. Potato and Celery Root Gratin

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Not just another potato gratin, this cheesy side features earthy celery root and truffle salt.

Recipe by: Natural Comfort Kitchen

14. Celeriac Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

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Celeriac vegan shepherd’s pie is a low-carb take on the British classic. Full of flavour, texture, nourishing and satiating. Naturally gluten-free.

Recipe by: Lazy Cat Kitchen

15. Celeriac Risotto with Butternut Squash & Kale

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This Celeriac Risotto with Butternut Squash & Kale is a deliciously creamy grain free & low carb risotto made with riced celeriac, roasted butternut squash & shredded kale.

Recipe by: Every Last Bite

16. Celeriac Soup with Savory Grain-Free Granola

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This Celeriac Soup has a nice warmth and spice from the ginger and tart, acidity from the green apple. The savory grain-free granola adds a nice crunch.

Recipe by: Wu Haus

17. Celery Root, Fennel and Grape Salad

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A bright winter salad with crunchy celery root, fennel, grapes and pistachios.

Recipe by: Scaling Back

18. Celery Root Dip

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This celery root dip is a healthy spin to the classic spinach artichoke variety. It comes together in the slow cooker with only 10 minutes of effort!

Recipe by: The Emerald Palate

19. Creamy Celeriac Noodles With Mushroom & Kale

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Celeriac noodles make a tasty gluten-free and low-carb alternative to conventional pasta. This is a comforting meal, ideal for seasonal autumn and winter produce.

Recipe by: The Flexitarian

20. Whole30 Celery Root Tortillas

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These Celery Root Tortillas are made from tiny sliced and grilled celery root. These tortillas are Paleo, Dairy Free, Keto, Grain Free, and Gluten Free.

Recipe by: Every Last Bite

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FAQs

What is celeriac called in America? ›

Celery is a ubiquitous ingredient in American cookery, near and dear to many home cooks, but celeriac (also known as celery root) is only just coming into its own here. While their appearances are wildly different, celery and celery root are very closely related botanically.

What is the healthiest way to eat celeriac? ›

Celeriac soup is a great winter staple, or try celeriac oven chips for a healthier twist. This root veg works well in creamy dishes, and with cheese – try a celeriac bake with parmesan crumbs for your next roast dinner, or keep things simple with a twist on mash potatoes, like our celeriac champ.

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Is celery root better for you than potatoes? ›

With only 5.9 grams of carbs per 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of cooked vegetable, celeriac is a healthier, lower-carb alternative to potatoes (2). Plus, a crunchy, fresh, 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of raw celeriac has only 42 calories and 0.3 grams of fat — making it an excellent low-calorie food (1).

What culture eats celery root? ›

Celery root is still prevalent throughout Europe and is a mainstay in Eastern and Northern European countries during the winter months. Celery root can also be found at local markets and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, North America, Africa, and Puerto Rico.

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Is celeriac good or bad for you? ›

Also known as celery root, celeriac is a highly versatile and delicious root vegetable that's easy to cook and enjoy. It contains a hearty dose of vitamin C and phosphorus and is also an excellent source of vitamin K, squeezing in 80% of the daily recommended value in a single one-cup (156-gram) serving (56).

What are some fun facts about celery root? ›

Fun facts about celeriac:

Both are descendants of wild celery, native to the Mediterranean and used in some civilizations for medicinal purposes. Other names for celeriac or celery root include “celery knob” and “turnip celery.” Celery root became available in the U.S. in the 19th century but never became mainstream.

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What pairs well with celeriac? ›

Celeriac's floral-rose aromas pair well with apples, pears, raspberries, melon, watermelon, butternut squash, quinoa, kamut, beer, rum, skate wings and elderflower.

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What is another name for celeriac? ›

Some people refer to celeriac as celery root, but it is not the root of a celery stalk. Other names for celeriac are knob celery and turnip-rooted celery. It belongs to the same plant family as carrots and is related to celery, parsley, and parsnips. The edible part of the celeriac plant is the root.

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What is celeriac in American English? ›

ce·le·ri·ac sə-ˈler-ē-ˌak -ˈlir- : a celery (Apium graveolens rapaceum) grown for its knobby edible root.

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Is celeriac the same as parsnip? ›

Celeriac, also known as celery root, is in the same family as parsnips, parsley, and carrots but has a similar taste to celery. It can be used in many ways including roasted, mashed, and boiled.

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What is the nickname for celeriac? ›

Other names for celeriac or celery root include “celery knob” and “turnip celery.” Celery root became available in the U.S. in the 19th century but never became mainstream. Historically, it has been much better known in Europe, Western Asia and North Africa.

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