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

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 do you do with celery root? ›

Try it raw — sliced or grated — in salads, coleslaw or French celeriac remoulade. Boil and mash the vegetable as an alternative to potatoes or other root vegetables. Roast or bake celeriac like potatoes. Cook and blend it for soups, sauces, pies and casseroles.

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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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Can celeriac upset your stomach? ›

Celery root is high in fiber, which can sometimes be tough on your stomach and cause gas. If you're not used to eating high-fiber foods, start with a small amount of celeriac before you serve it as a side dish or substitute it for potatoes.

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Is celeriac healthier than potato? ›

Celeriac can also serve as an alternative to potatoes for people who are trying to reduce their calorie or carbohydrate intake. According to the USDA, one cup of boiled celeriac pieces contains 42 calories and 9.14 g of carbohydrate. The same amount of boiled potatoes provides 134 calories and 31.2 g of carbohydrate.

What are the side effects of celery root? ›

Celery root might slow blood clotting. Taking celery root along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.

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What flavors go well with celery root? ›

Most herbs complement celeriac, but parsley and tarragon pair exceptionally well. Other flavors that pair well with celeriac are brown butter, hazelnuts, mustard, maple, and miso. A few of my favorite easy and hearty winter celeriac recipes include: Roasted Iowa Root Vegetables.

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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 is celeriac called in the USA? ›

Celeriac (Apium graveolens var. rapaceum), also called celery root, knob celery, and turnip-rooted celery (although it is not a close relative of the turnip), is a variety of celery cultivated for its edible stem or hypocotyl, and shoots.

How do you eat raw celery root? ›

Raw celeriac is wonderful when grated and used in salads. Grated celeriac can be used in place of or in addition to grated carrots and beets or shredded cabbage in most recipes. Give it a try in our Moroccan Carrot-Beet Salad or Veggie and Apple Slaw.

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Is celeriac a laxative? ›

Celeriac – growing wild thousands of years ago around the Mediterranean as celery, it was used as a laxative and diuretic, to dissolve gallstones and sooth the nerves.

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Why do I feel sick after eating celery? ›

Celery allergy can range from mild to severe and may vary over time, resulting in mild symptoms during one episode and severe symptoms in another. Although food allergy symptoms can start a few minutes to several hours after ingestion, most begin within two hours.

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Does celery root make you gassy? ›

If you are eating a lot of celery, you might experience constipation, gas or abdominal pain. Celery is also very high in insoluble fiber, which can cause pain in your digestive tract, especially if you have an inflamed gut.

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Should you peel celeriac? ›

Contrary to popular belief, the skin is also edible, so long as it's cleaned, and it roasts and boils well.

Why do chefs love celeriac? ›

But this knobbly, long-lasting veg has been embraced by chefs, who love its versatility, unique flavour and unctuous texture.

How do you eat celery root? ›

It is considered a root vegetable, and can be eaten in its raw state or cooked. It features in both classic recipes like celeriac rémoulade, a light salad that is similar to a coleslaw, and modern interpretations like gratins or purees, where it can be used as a lower-carb swap in for potatoes.

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Can you eat the whole celery root? ›

Celeriac is a notorious vegetable, known for its ugly appearance and gnarly, rough and pockmarked exterior. Its tendril-like roots, stalks and leaves are usually removed before it's put on sale, but they're all edible, too.

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