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!
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
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
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
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
Roasted Celeriac with Truffle Oil elevates the humble celery root with delicious flavors of rosemary and truffle. An elegant vegetarian side dish that you can make in 30 minutes!
Recipe by: Vanilla Bean Cuisine
5. Celery Root Puree with Balsamic Roasted Beets
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
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
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
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
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.
Recipe by: Viktoria’s Table
10. Celery Root Remoulade
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A bright winter salad with crunchy celery root, fennel, grapes and pistachios.
Recipe by: Scaling Back
18. Celery Root Dip
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
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
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
