Celery is very popular vegetable that is used in many dishes and eaten in salad also as its healthy but some people don’t like to eat celery due to its distinct and strong flavor and some times you don’t have it in your kitchen when you require it the most, so at that time you need to have some kind of celery alternative in kitchen which can be added to your dish to give it great flavor and get the work done of celery.
celery is rich in antioxidant which we all know helps to kill free radicals in our body and strengthens our immune system and contains lot of other essential nutrients also. a medium size cup of small knife chopped celery pieces contains about 2 grams fiber, 15-20 calories energy along with 3 grams carbs and a gram of sugar in it.
celery also helps with issues like inflammation and digestion to keep your body working fine.
Below we have shared some of the popular food items which can be used as celery substitute and are commonly found in your kitchen. some of then can be used in one dish and other one some other to get best flavor so don’t mix all in one and try different alternatives in recipes to find out which one suits best for your taste as celery alternative.
Leeks
leeks comes with stronger flavor and it can be used in different soups and liquid dishes to give a distinct flavor to the dish when celery is not present in kitchen. it somewhat taste like mild onions. you can chop them in small pieces to add to your dish to get the right flavor without it over powering the dish.
you can add them in salads of various types and chili recipes also but avoid eating raw as some people don’t like its strong flavor which gets subtle when mixed with other ingredients while making a tasty recipe out of it.
some of the popular dishes which goes well with leeks are chicken recipes like grilled chicken salad, leek soup, shallots included recipes etc. you can also add some herbs like sage, parsley, thyme basil and mustard in sauce form or grounded in leek recipes for good overall tasting meal.
Bok choy
It is one of the of the popular celery alternative in Asian countries. it comes in shape of long cabbage like leaves with small bulb at bottom.
It comes with lot of essential vitamins like A,C etc. mainly it contains about 90+ percent of water in it. it has low carbohydrate content which makes it great option for salads, veggies stir fry and similar dishes when you tend to eat food which is low in carbs content. you can also add it to your kimchi recipe.
It is quite popular in Asian cooking in all kinds of dishes including soups, spring roll and hot dogs fillings, wontons filling. when you roast and stir fry in sesame oil then you get golden brown color from toasted boy choy with amazing taste and incredible health benefits. you can add some soy sauce, ginger garlic paste and some herbs of your choice to make it taste good.
Celery seeds
celery seeds are mainly used as a dry herb in various dishes to give a good flavor. they comes in whole in packet or a powder form from the super market to add to your dishes when you don’t have celery with you. it can be added to soups, curries, chicken fry, vegetable fry using induction cooktop and other different dishes to make them taste better without fresh celery.
celery seeds also have lot of health benefits such as it boasts immune system, improves skin tone and helps deal with acne and many skin issues. you will also see reduced anxiety attacks and headache when consuming celery seeds. some people also use it for kidney stones removal and bones strengthening. people across the world have also reported that they got benefits in reduction of inflammation in body and better working digestive system after consuming celery seeds.
celeriac
celeriac comes with strong and nutty flavor which makes it a perfect for celery replacement. it has very distinct appearance with leaf at top and blob at bottom. you can mash the bottom and serve a side dish or use leafy part as celery replacement by chopping them in small form.
its quite popular when used to make soup in winters to enjoy with family and friends. besides that some people also like to make chips of celeriac and enjoy them as snacks with various dips. you can add them in all kinds of cheese and cream dishes as its light and works good with dense dishes.
cheese parmesan works great with celeriac. combination of sweet potato’s and mashed potatoes with boiled celeriac salad can be served with some spices of your choice along side main course recipes in dinner and lunch as side dish.
jicama
it comes from Mexican origin and is crunchy and starchy from inside in nature. some people also consider it as Mexican potato or yam. it is great to be used as celery alternative in salads and side dishes as it possesses somewhat sweet and nutty flavor in it.
jicama is a great food which helps you to regulate your blood pressure and improves overall blood circulation. eating jicama will give you benefits in strengthening your immune system along with better brain health. as far as nutrition value of jicama is concerned then it contains about 20 grams fiber, 3 grams carbs, 1 gram proteins and about 34% of vitamin c required by our body daily in 100 grams of total jicama root veggie.
you can many many tasty jicama dishes like grilled jicama platter, fried fries of jicama, jicama salad and many more as per your tasty preference when celery is not an option due to its absence in your kitchen but you carve for tasty dishes.
fennel stalks
fennel stalks comes with strong taste when used without cooking but once used while cooking recipes the taste become milder and fine so it is advised to use when you need to add celery to dishes while cooking and you don’t have it then fennel stalks would work great as a substitute.
people use them to make fennel pesto and fennel sauces of different types to use with different main course recipes and make them tasty while eating with fennel like taste. quite often you will find people using fennel stalks as celery alternative in soups like mix veg soup, corn soup, manchow soup etc. and base of fennel stalk as bed for roasted chicken and other similar items.
water chestnut
it is popular in asian countries as celery replacement especially in stir fry vegetable dishes, variety of soups and other dishes. overall its not that popular as celery replacement but can be used for one if situation demands for one. they mainly grow in paddy fields, small ponds and lakes. they are sought of small aquatic vegetable but not a nut from anywhere.
they are crunchy and somewhat tasteless to eat, some time it is sweet but not too much. it has low sodium content with low calories and are fat free with no cholesterol in them. iron and vitamin c content is them is good in quantity.
cucumber
It is high fiber, low carbs and water rich alternative for celery that is eaten a snacks with salt or used as celery alternative in various dishes and salads. it is mild bland and sweet in flavor so everyone can eat without any. it does not give any substantial flavor to the dish but would work great in salads etc. people in west dip it in vinegar and call it pickle.
You can also make cucumber smoothies by adding some green leafy veggies and citrusy fruits like apple, orange etc. and enjoy as morning breakfast as its quite popular with weight watchers because it wont add too much calories in your body and give you full stomach feeling of along time due to adequate fiber content in it.
Cucumber gazpacho can also be made if you like them or try stir fried cucumber recipe with other veggies and butter and herbs like dill, parley, celery salt and oregano sprinkled over the dish and you can also add some chunks of feta cheese, spicy cottage cheese, ricotta salata cheese or any of your liking or substitutes to make it a great tasting stir fry recipe to eat with your family and friends.
green apple
green apple in crunchy with somewhat sweet and sour flavor to act as a replacement for celery. you can consume it any it, even in breakfast or as evening snack to get some good nutrition from it. fiber content in them is more in them when compared to red apples but carbs and sugar content is less than red apples.
it also contains pectin in it which is a good fiber source and works as a prebiotic to keep the gut health in good shape. they comes packed with lot of health benefits and quite popular with people who love to keep calories check as it helps with weight loss and prevents unwanted skin diseases. people have also reported its benefits in removal of dandruff and and strong hair growth.
not to forget its also contains anti oxidants which are good for your body as they help in maintaining body metabolism and removal of unwanted free radicals which causes unwanted problems if left in body.
carrot
carrot is yet another replacement for celery which comes with little bit sweet and bland taste and can become soft upon boiling in water for some time to enjoy is a snack by chopping it in small pieces and enjoy with salt, pepper and herbs on it or with simple veggie dip. it is crisp and crunchy like celery so it can be eaten raw also if you like it as snack.
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conclusion
hope you like our collection of celery substitutes to use when you don’t have celery at home. so try these celery alternatives and let us know how they taste as celery substitute. if you want to add some more celery substitute to our list then comment below
share this with your friends also who love to eat green veggies like celery as they will like to try celery substitutes also to keep their body fit and taste buds satisfied. you can also see our collection of rosemary substitutes to use when rosemary container is empty in the kitchen.
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