Aromatic celery is a spicy vegetable that came from the countries of the Mediterranean Sea. In terms of the content of vitamins and useful microelements, it occupies one of the leading positions among vegetables. Thanks to the great content essential oils gives dishes and salads a specific bright flavor. All parts of the plant are eaten both raw and processed. And in this article we will analyze the types of celery and how it should be properly cleaned.
Fragrant celery- a biennial herbaceous plant, in appearance of the leaves is very reminiscent of parsley, only much more massive. In the first year, the plant forms a powerful rosette of dark green leaves with a beautiful gloss, fleshy cuttings and a strong white root or even a root crop. In the second year, green leaves appear in early spring, and by mid-July the plant is already blooming, in August the seeds ripen and the celery dries almost immediately.
The appearance of celery depends on the variety to which it belongs: leaf, petiole, root.
Leaf celery is grown for fragrant greens. rich in vitamins. It is eaten fresh, in salads, as a seasoning for soups and other dishes.
This type of green has thin stems and a tough root, both of which are not suitable for eating.
Petiole celery is cultivated to produce petioles and leaves. Petioles reach a width of 4-5 cm, very juicy, oily, contain a large amount of essential oils, vitamins, useful minerals. First and second courses, dietary low-calorie salads are prepared from them, they are added to pickles and preserves to give a piquant, bright aroma and pleasant taste.
grown solely for the root crop, similar to a large white beet and reaching from 500 to 900 grams of weight. Root crop - a real storehouse of vitamins, has a beneficial effect on the human body. It is used both fresh and in salads and hot dishes.
Leaf and petiole species are sown directly into the soil in early spring or winter, and the root species are planted in seedlings.
Useful and harmful properties of stems and roots
Stem celery is the most valuable food product and has amazing properties. medicinal properties. Everything useful qualities vegetables would have to be listed too long, but the most basic are: beneficial effect on the nervous, cardiovascular, digestive systems.
A healthy vegetable contains a large amount of proteins, B vitamins, carotene, vitamins E, K, C, valuable amino acids - nicotinic, asparagine, tyrosine, essential oils, trace elements - potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese.
Celery has the following effects on the human body:
- slows down the aging process, helps fight senile dementia;
- contributes to the restoration of water-salt balance;
- essential oils relieve nervous tension, increase efficiency, vitality, resistance to stress;
- has a beneficial effect on the walls of blood vessels, thereby restoring blood circulation and normalizing increased arterial pressure;
- due to the high content of vital minerals, vitamins B, PP, E, C, it has a positive effect on the condition of the skin, hair, lips and eyes;
- the root vegetable has a diuretic effect, daily use cleanses the kidneys and urinary canals;
- salads from raw vegetables with the addition of grated root vegetables should be consumed during diets, diabetics, vegetarians;
- regular consumption of celery greens relieves heartburn, flatulence, constipation, stomach cramps, as it promotes the digestion of food and removes toxins from the body.
Different parts of celery close-up on the table This is far from all the miracle vegetable.
But such a powerful remedy cannot be equally useful for everyone, therefore there are contraindications:
- with urolithiasis in order to avoid the movement of stones and exacerbation of the disease;
- with varicose veins, the presence of blood clots;
- due to the high content of essential oils, it is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation, with colitis and enterocolitis.
How to eat a stem vegetable
All parts of the plant are equally useful and edible. But since most of the essential compounds, vitamins and trace elements are destroyed during heat treatment, celery is eaten raw, pre-peeled. Young green leaves - as a seasoning for salads, fish and meat dishes.
The root crop is peeled, and the grated juicy white pulp is added to fruit, vegetable and even meat salads.
How to clean petioles
Juicy, crispy, fragrant pulp of petioles is an excellent ingredient for salads, appetizers, sauces. But not many people know that in order to fully enjoy the taste and aroma of green stems, they must be thoroughly cleaned.
The upper layer of the petioles consists of hard long fibers that make it difficult to chew the vegetable.. Therefore, before eating, slicing into salads, etc. you need to cut off the top layer with a regular or economy knife.
If there are no fibers when breaking the stem, then you can start chopping or cutting the vegetable.
Proper cooking methods
Dishes from petioles and celery root may not be so saturated with vitamins and fiber, but they will certainly have spicy taste and aroma. The vegetable is used to make soups, vegetable stew, side dishes, as a filler or additive to sauces. It can be boiled, stewed or fried in sunflower or olive oil.
Without a doubt, celery is exactly the vegetable that should be constantly on our table in any form. Such useful product cannot be excluded from the diet. According to nutritionists, daily use of the product will have a positive effect on the entire body, the functioning of internal organs, the condition of hair, nails and skin.
Many people have not yet learned how to use it in cooking, hence a number of questions arise: how to choose the “right” plant and how to peel celery? The answer to each of them comes with experience, but it is better to stock up on theoretical knowledge in advance.
Celery comes in three varieties.
- Sheet. The root crop is undeveloped, the plant spends the main forces on the maturation of green foliage. The leaves contain essential oils, which are very useful for the body. Salads are prepared from them and added to soups.
- Petiole. The root crop is also underdeveloped. The plant has juicy thick stems. Their diameter reaches 4 cm. It is the stalks that are used for food: salads, stews, and freshly squeezed juice are made from them.
- Root. Under the ground, a rounded root crop is formed, which reaches 20 cm in diameter. The taste of the pulp is bittersweet. The root crop is dried, added to soups or salads.
How to choose celery?
If you have not previously encountered the preparation of this product, you still have a lot to learn about it. Cleaning celery depends on its condition: how young and fresh the plant is. In order not to waste your money, learn a couple of secrets on how to choose the “right” celery.
- Foliage. Greens should have a rich bright color. Be sure to feel the leaves, they should be elastic, not sluggish. The plant should be scented.
- stems. They should look full of juice. When you cut or break, you will hear a crunch. If the petiole is covered with scratches, has a weathered appearance, the green color has acquired a brown tint, you have a stale product in front of you.
- Root crop. The root should be firm and not squeezed when pressed with fingers. The surface should be as smooth as possible. Don't buy root crops covered in "knots". Pay attention to the color of the upper leaves: green indicates the freshness of the plant.
When buying, pay attention to whether the plant has released an "umbrella" with seeds. In this case, you risk buying overgrown celery. It will taste bitter, and the petioles and root crop will be very hard.
Leaf celery does not need to be peeled. The leaves are used in cooking as an addition to fresh vegetable salads, in stews or first courses. Chopped greens are dried, using as a seasoning. In addition, greens are added to pickles. However, in many countries it is believed that only when fresh it retains all the "magic" healing properties. Like parsley or dill, it is enough to separate the twigs from the main stalk and rinse under cold running water.
How to clean stem celery?
When cleaning the stems, the hostesses have many more questions than when processing a leafy plant. Culinary opinions on this matter also differ. Some believe that it is necessary to remove the top layer of the stem, others claim that this procedure is not necessary. It just depends on the freshness and age of the celery.
In addition to the skin, the lower part of the stem (the first 3 cm) is necessarily removed and the upper shoots are cut off, if any.
The young petiole growing inside the bundle is not covered with thick coarse fibers. Its skin is thin and almost invisible. In this case, it is enough to rinse the stems under hot water. If the plant outgrows a little, the petiole is covered with a thick film. It is hard to the touch, so it must be removed with a knife (it is more convenient to use a vegetable peeler).
How to clean the root crop?
This part of the plant causes the most questions among housewives. And it's not strange at all. The fruit has a rough surface and is covered with earth when sold. There is also controversy among culinary specialists about its cleaning. Some argue that it is enough to wash off all the earth - and the fruit is ready for further cutting. This opinion is erroneous, because only a well-washed root crop with a peel removed can be eaten.
Buying a root with a smooth surface, you will not lose a lot of pulp when peeling. "Knots" interfere with quick and economical peeling. First of all, wash off all the dirt under running water, take a sharp knife, vegetable peeler and cutting board.
- With a large sharp knife, cut off the upper and lower parts of the fruit.
- It is unlikely that you will need the entire root crop to prepare a dish. Cut off the part you need. Place the remaining root crop in the refrigerator or in a dark, cool place.
- It is necessary to cut off the skin and damaged areas. It is convenient to do this with a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife. Do not leave spots or dots, the flesh should be white and clean.
- Remove the spongy part of the root, as it is tasteless and will not add flavor to the dish. However, if you are cooking celery for the purpose of losing weight, you should leave it, as it is a coarse dietary fiber and is valuable for cleansing the body.
- After processing, rinse the root crop again and start cutting. The shape of the pieces depends on the dish you are going to cook.
- The cut root crop tends to darken when interacting with oxygen. If you are making a harvest, then the chopped fruit must be poured with water, like a potato.
All skills come only with experience. Knowing how to handle a particular product, you will facilitate the process of cooking. Celery is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals. It is easy to prepare and process. This plant should be a frequent guest in every kitchen.
- Celery slimming salad, chicken fillet and apples. Combine 250 g of boiled and finely chopped chicken fillet with 200 g of chopped celery stalks and the same amount of chopped green apples.
How to eat celery, which parts of the plant are considered edible and healthy
To this mixture you need to add 150 g of finely chopped bell pepper, 200 g diced tomatoes and 100 g onions. Salt the finished salad, sprinkle lemon juice and season with a mixture of sour cream (100 g) and a small amount of olive oil.
- 1st day: soup and any fruit;
- with arterial hypertension;
Root celery: cultivation and use
I grow celery for its tasty and healing roots that keep well in the basement. And the fragrant vitamin leaves of celery root are a by-product for us.
Previously, we grew about 80-90 roots of this most valuable seasoning vegetable every year. But with the advent of new imported varieties of root celery, the number of planted plants was reduced. This is due to the fact that high-yielding imported varieties of celery have a large root weighing up to 800 g (for example, the Prague Giant variety). And before, I grew varieties of celery "Apple" and "Gribovsky", in which the weight of the roots was no more than 200-250g.
Proper sowing of celery seeds and seedling maintenance
Celery seeds must be fresh, as they quickly lose their germination capacity during storage. Already in the second year of storage, their germination drops to catastrophically low values.
I start sowing root celery for seedlings in mid-March. To kill inhibitors that hinder germination, I soak celery seeds in snow or rain water. I regularly change the water to fresh (3 times in three days).
After that, I pour the soaked celery seeds onto moistened paper (filter or toilet paper) placed in a shallow saucer.
Then I put the saucer with the seeds in a plastic bag. It should be in a warm (possibly dark) place; the condition of the seeds should be monitored regularly.
As soon as the swollen celery seeds begin to peck (they will have the beginnings of roots), then it's time to start sowing.
With the help of a toothpick or a sharpened match, I plant the seeds one by one in the prepared soil mixture (I take the sifted sand and humus in equal proportions). I am planting in rows. I maintain a distance between the seeds of about 2x2 cm, which allows the seedlings to actively develop without interfering with each other.
I sprinkle the sown celery seeds with a layer of substrate no more than 0.5 cm.
I put the bowl with crops in the brightest place. I water regularly, not letting the soil dry out.
If possible, then in early April I place celery seedlings in a greenhouse, protecting them from possible frosts.
When 1-2 true leaves appear in celery seedlings, I dive young plants into small pots one at a time, pinching the central root.
In order for rooted celery seedlings to develop well, I spend liquid top dressing (2-3 times).
Planting celery seedlings in open ground
At the end of May or at the beginning of June, after the end of heavy rains and possible dangerous frosts, I transfer celery seedlings from cups to open ground. I plant them in well-cultivated and seasoned soil according to the 20x30 cm scheme. At the same time, I try not to destroy the clod of earth, which by this moment is already completely rooted.
Benefits of Celery Root, Stem and Leaves
I do not bury plants when planting. I water well.
Celery in the process of growth should not experience a lack of water, but excess moisture is undesirable for plants.
Caring for celery during tuber growth
When young plants take root and grow a little, celery will have new leaves. It is time to remove excess roots from grown plants.
At this stage of development, I unwind the root celery, while cutting off all the roots that are located horizontally. I'm going to do this again. It is better to cut off unnecessary celery roots with a knife.
If you leave horizontal roots at the root celery, then the tuber will grow "horned" - then when digging up the celery crop, you will have to cut a lot of roots.
And remember - celery root should never be spudded!
Therefore, when loosening plants in the process of care, I try not to add soil to the roots.
Removing and using celery root leaves
As the celery tubers grow, we use the lower leaves for food; they usually fall to the ground on their own. These leaves can be removed from the plants without affecting future tuber yields.
The strongest increase in the mass of celery tubers begins with a decrease in the length of the day (up to 12.5 hours or less). During this period, I gradually cut off most of the leaves from the root celery. I leave on each plant only those leaves that grow vertically upwards.
Note: if the leaves are not cut off, then the celery will have flat roots!
Celery root leaves are widely used throughout the season - as a seasoning for a variety of soups (we do not put them only in milk soups), when boiling broths, for stewing meat, etc.
Be sure to use celery leaves for pickling cucumbers (at the same time, dill was generally excluded, as it gives a bitter aftertaste). With the addition of celery leaves, pickled cucumbers are especially spicy, with a mild taste.
Digging and storing celery
I dig up root celery in the fall as late as possible so that the plants gain a good mass and an abundance of nutrients over a long period of development.
Frosts at -3 degrees, its tubers can withstand without problems.
Around the middle of October, I dig up celery tubers, clean them from the roots, cut off the leaves with a small part of the fruiting body.
I put celery leaves intended for consumption in the near future in a small amount of water - so they perfectly retain freshness in a cold place for a whole month.
To use fresh celery leaves in winter, freeze them in plastic bags.
I store celery tubers in the basement (where other vegetables are stored), without any powders. When heat comes, I continue to store the remaining roots in the refrigerator until the next harvest; we use them as needed.
The nutritional and medicinal value of celery root is undeniable, especially for men's health. From this useful plant you can cook a huge number of dishes using celery tubers both independently and as a component of a complex dish.
The celery tuber has a sweet taste, it does not have a strong spicy flavor compared to the leaves.
Stefan Fedorovich Nedyalkov (Novopolotsk, Republic of Belarus)
The use of celery in medicine
Celery is a wonderful spicy-aromatic plant that has long been grown in many countries of the world.
Celery seeds were brought, in all likelihood, from Greece. There, temples were decorated with wreaths of spicy celery greens and awarded to the winners, celery was depicted on coins.
In Russia, since ancient times, celery has been highly valued as a medicinal plant: “The use of celery roots warms, is good for the stomach, promotes perspiration, the urge to eat, heals the weakening of the stomach and intestines, drives the winds, protects from putrefaction. A tincture of the seeds, like a medicinal herbal tea, expels urine."
For medicinal purposes, use the leaves, seeds and roots of celery.
Celery leaves are harvested for treatment in June-July, when they have not yet coarsened. Seeds are harvested as they ripen, and roots - in the fall.
Celery is used internally as a medicine for kidney diseases, edema, diabetes, obesity, and various dermatitis.
Outwardly, celery is used for washing trophic ulcers and purulent wounds.
From the roots of celery (fresh or dry), a healing decoction is prepared at the rate of: 2 tablespoons per 3 cups of boiling water. Take a decoction of 1 tablespoon 4 times a day, half an hour before meals.
For the purpose of lotions or washings to prepare a decoction, take 4 tablespoons of raw materials for 3 cups of boiling water.
Healing oil from fresh leaves celery is prepared as follows: 2 tablespoons of leaves are finely chopped, rubbed and mixed with 0.5 cups of olive oil, insist.
An infusion of celery seeds is made in the proportion: 1 tablespoon of seeds to 3 cups of cold water. Take an infusion of 1 tablespoon 4 times a day, half an hour before meals.
Contraindications to the use of celery are heavy periods, urinary incontinence, pregnancy.
Kapitolina Semyonovna Rodionova (Russia)
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Celery is a healthy root vegetable that has been considered a cure for all diseases since the time of Hippocrates. It has general strengthening properties, rejuvenates the body and cleanses it of toxins. Celery is useful for diseases of the stomach, rheumatism and various inflammatory processes in the body. In addition, this root crop helps fight excess weight.
Nutritionists say that celery is useful from tops to the very roots. It is the leader among all vegetables in terms of nutrient content. This juicy root crop is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, amino acids and microelements that have a positive effect on the body's metabolic processes. It should be noted that it contains a large amount of fiber, for the absorption of which the human body has to spend additional calories stored in reserve. According to reviews of celery for weight loss, the more of this vegetable in a person's daily diet, the more calories he loses.
Thanks to this unique composition, regular consumption of celery not only eliminates extra pounds, but also generally helps to heal and rejuvenate the body, while slowing down the natural aging process and improving the condition of hair and skin. Doctors recommend using this root crop for gastritis, constipation, peptic ulcer, allergies and various inflammations in the body.
Regular consumption of celery in food not only frees the body from excess water, but also stimulates the process of removing toxins, toxins, various poisons from it, as well as their decay products, which, of course, has a positive effect on the process of losing weight. In addition, the systematic inclusion of this root crop in your daily diet helps fight fatigue, strengthen immunity, improve sleep quality, increase human performance and prevent stressful conditions.
Recipes with celery for weight loss
This root crop is also considered unique for the reason that absolutely all of its parts can be eaten. Celery root for weight loss is boiled, fried and baked, the leaves and stems are eaten raw, and the seeds are used as a condiment. Celery goes well with many foods, so it is used to prepare all kinds of salads and as a side dish for fish or meat.
With the help of this vegetable, you can cook many healthy, light, low-calorie and at the same time delicious meals. If you practice eating such dishes every day, you can lose up to 2 or more kilograms in a week.
We offer you several simple recipes with celery for weight loss, the preparation of dishes for which will not take you much time and effort:
- Salad for weight loss of celery, chicken fillet and apples.
13 health benefits of celery
Combine 250 g of boiled and finely chopped chicken fillet with 200 g of chopped celery stalks and the same amount of chopped green apples. To this mixture you need to add 150 g of finely chopped bell pepper, 200 g of diced tomatoes and 100 g of onion. Salt the finished salad, sprinkle with lemon juice and season with a mixture of sour cream (100 g) and a small amount of olive oil.
- Perfectly cleans the intestines salad for weight loss of celery and beets. The ingredients for it are taken at the rate of 1:1. Boiled beets need to be grated on a fine grater, and celery - finely chopped. As a dressing for such a salad, you can use sour cream, olive oil or lemon juice.
- Cutlets from celery root for weight loss. Using a meat grinder, grind 500 g of celery root, 100 g of onions, 100 g of carrots, 100 g of peeled potatoes and one medium-sized garlic clove. In the resulting mass, add raw egg, pepper and salt to taste. Ready stuffing you need to knead it properly, form cutlets out of it, roll in breadcrumbs or flour and fry on both sides in olive oil.
- Soup puree from celery root for weight loss. To prepare this dish, you will need: 150 g white cabbage, 300 g of celery root, 100 g of carrots, green beans, bell peppers and onions, 200 ml of tomato juice, fresh herbs, salt and black ground pepper taste. All vegetables need to be cut, placed in a saucepan, pepper, salt and pour into them. tomato juice. As soon as the contents of the pot boil, add some water there and continue to simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes. After that, let the soup brew for 10-15 minutes, grind its ingredients with a blender and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
- To stabilize weight, as well as to prevent obesity, it is useful to take celery juice daily. It is drunk 3 times a day for 2 tbsp. spoon half an hour before meals. This juice removes all excess fluid from the body, cleanses bladder and kidneys.
Diet based on celery soup
According to celery soup reviews, the most effective for weight loss is a 7-day or 14-day diet based on it.
The recipe for celery soup is incredibly simple. For 2 liters of water, take 400-500 g of celery, 1-2 carrots, 2 tomatoes, herbs and leeks. Vegetables need to be finely chopped, thrown into a saucepan, pour water and put on low heat. After boiling the soup, put the onion fried in sunflower or olive oil into the pan, add the bay leaf, spices to taste and boil for 10 minutes.
According to reviews of soup with celery, for weight loss it can be eaten at any time of the day and in any quantity:
- 1st day: soup and any fruit;
- 2nd day: soup and any vegetables (except potatoes, corn, peas and beans);
- 3rd day: soup, vegetables and fruits of your choice (except bananas and grapes);
- 4th day: soup, yogurt, kefir and whey;
- 5th day: soup, some boiled lean beef;
- 6th day: soup, raw vegetables and some lean meat;
- 7th day: soup, fruits, vegetables and rice.
Contraindications to the use of celery
According to reviews of celery, for weight loss it can not be used in the following cases:
- with peptic ulcer of the stomach or 12 duodenal ulcer;
- with arterial hypertension;
- with thrombophlebitis or varicose veins;
- during pregnancy and lactation period.
Spicy pleasant aroma and excellent taste have long glorified celery among cooks, but few people know that this vegetable has wonderful properties and can be used in treatment. The uniqueness of the plant - use in medicinal purposes all parts are possible, although before proceeding with treatment, you definitely need to learn about all the features of garden culture. How to use celery to get rid of ailments, beneficial features and whose contraindications often cause a lot of controversy between admirers of this vegetable?
What is useful petiole celery
You can talk about the benefits of petiole celery for a very long time. There are so many substances in this plant that they can be used for almost any disease. It will be no less useful in the prevention of diseases, weakened immunity, and is even often used against aging.
If you use celery, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which have been studied by scientists, you can get rid of many problems. You can take it for such diseases:
- increased fatigue;
- bad sleep;
- rheumatism;
- gastritis;
- prostatitis;
- problems with the kidneys and bladder;
- heart disease;
- avitaminosis.
Petiole celery is a vegetable that can be safely given even to children from one year old. The only thing to remember when doing this is that it is better to start with small portions, using the product for mashing.
Celery, the benefits and harms of vegetables for the body
How to apply it correctly and against what problems can wonderful properties be directed using celery for this, the benefits and harms of which have many interesting features? Doctors say that regular consumption of vegetables can affect such problems:
- relieve shortness of breath, heartburn, constipation and flatulence;
- provide a daily dose of vitamins necessary for the body;
- cure diseases of the skin (burns, wounds, ulcers, different types dermatitis);
- increase sexual desire (especially for men);
- slow down the aging process of the body;
- get rid of senile memory problems.
If you carefully study the qualities that celery is so rich in, useful properties and contraindications, you will notice that in some cases it can be harmful. When is it better to stop eating a vegetable so as not to harm the body? With kidney stones, doctors do not recommend taking celery-based products or dishes, since some elements of the plant can lead to the activity of the formations.
You will also have to refuse the vegetable in case of varicose veins or increased formation of blood clots. With epilepsy, it is also better not to abuse the plant - it can cause dangerous complications.
Useful properties of celery for weight loss
Is it possible to use this wonderful vegetable to get rid of extra pounds? If you correctly extract the beneficial properties of celery for weight loss, you can not only forget about the fat folds at the waist for a long time, but also put the digestive processes in the body in order.
How exactly does the plant affect adipose tissue? First of all, it regulates metabolism and quickly removes harmful substances from the body, which are often the culprits of obesity. A unique feature of the vegetable is not to accumulate calories, but to burn them, which is important when getting rid of excess weight.
It is not necessary to eat a raw vegetable for weight loss or prepare mashed potatoes or a salad from it - there are many recipes in which celery is the main component and is wonderfully complemented. delicious ingredients. You can combine it with lean meat, fish and even seafood, while burning calories from these products.
How much celery to eat per day
Fans of this wonderful vegetable are often interested in how much celery to eat per day and whether it will cause harm if the nutrients are abused too much. Despite the huge number of advantages that this plant has become famous for, one should not get too carried away eating it - a large amount of vitamins and useful elements can lead to some health problems. Another unpleasant surprise that awaits those who do not know the measure in eating vegetables is prolonged diarrhea.
How much per day can you safely eat a delicious vegetable? Doctors do not advise exceeding the norm of 200 gr. A great option is to combine it with other vegetables, combine, use for side dishes and sauces. You can prepare juice, which has wonderful properties and can not only have a positive effect on health, but also be successfully used for weight loss.
We should not forget that children should be given much less vegetables, especially babies. One year old child daily rate- only 30 gr. plants, whether the roots are used for mashing, or the leaves. Older children can increase the rate to 100 gr.
celery soup for weight loss
In an attempt to get rid of folds of fat, women are ready for anything, even actively eating the plant raw, unaware that there are many recipes that can be successfully applied on a diet. The easiest way to use a vegetable is to cook a soup that will mercilessly deal with fatty tissues.
Celery soup for weight loss:
- 320 gr. chop the leaves, root, stalks of celery, after washing thoroughly.
- Chop tomatoes (3 pcs.).
- Chop cabbage (400 gr.) into thin strips, if desired, you can take a sauerkraut product.
- Combine chopped vegetables, send to a cooking container, pour water (2 l).
- Boil at a low boil until tender (until the vegetables are soft).
- Add chopped herbs, turn off the heat and let the soup brew under the lid.
Add spices in a minimal amount, because when losing weight, they can be harmful and reduce the effect of beneficial components on adipose tissue. You can pour in a little olive oil - it will only enhance the taste of the finished dish.
Celery diet - what should be present in the daily diet
Many ladies mistakenly believe that the celery diet is the active consumption of this wonderful and healthy vegetable three times a day and the rejection of other products. There is no need to be mistaken and make mistakes that are quite dangerous for the body - celery just needs to be entered into the menu and consumed once a day, replacing it with one of the meals.
What can be used as delicious vegetable? Soup from it is considered the most useful - it is this dish that has become famous for active fat burning. You should not refuse the juice from the plant, the wonderful properties of this drink are to normalize metabolism and break down fatty tissues. The only rule to remember is that you cannot drink more than 100 ml of juice per day. You can add honey to the drink - you get a tasty and healthy liquid that will help to correct the figure.
How else can you use celery while on a diet to get the most benefit? You can cook delicious healthy salad, in which, in addition to celery, there are turnips, carrots, greens. As a dressing, you can take lemon juice and vegetable oil. It is recommended to eat this dish for dinner.
Celery. What is it eaten with?
As many representatives of the weaker sex testify, with the help of this salad you can get rid of 2-3 kg in just a week. The main thing is to use it daily a few hours before bedtime.
For what qualities is celery valued, useful properties and contraindications, interesting recipes- this must certainly be clarified before using this plant to get rid of problems. Only the correct use of the roots and leaves of the vegetable will allow you to cope with diseases, excess weight and even poor health. We should not forget about the harmful qualities of the plant - it is not necessary to abuse it, otherwise, instead of benefit, only unpleasant consequences will be obtained.
Petiole celery - cooking recipes
If you can be attributed to the number of fans of celery, then try to realize the recipes for cooking stalked celery, which we will describe below.
Salad with petiole celery - recipe
Celery stalks are incredibly tasty fresh, especially when paired with green apples. We decided to use this classic combination once again as part of this salad.
Ingredients:
- lemon juice - 35 ml;
- Dijon mustard - 35 g;
- honey - 35 ml;
- olive oil - 115 ml;
- a bunch of celery stalks;
- green apples - 2 pcs.;
- walnuts - 85 g.
Cooking
cook salad dressing, first beating the first three ingredients together, then starting to pour olive oil into them, continuing to actively beat. Chop the celery and apple, dress the salad mustard sauce and sprinkle with nuts before serving.
Harvesting petiole celery for the winter - recipe
Ingredients:
- a bunch of petiole celery;
- peppercorns - 3 pcs.;
- salt - 30 g;
- lemon juice - 15 ml.
Cooking
Divide the washed celery stalks into pieces that are convenient to put in a jar. Blanch the celery in salted boiling water for a couple of minutes. Prepare the brine by pouring salt into boiling water, adding lemon juice and peppercorns.
How to eat celery?
Pour the contents of the prepared jars with hot brine and pasteurize all 20 minutes before rolling.
Roasted stalked celery
Ingredients:
- corn oil - 25 ml;
- hot peppers- taste;
- soy sauce- 35 ml;
- celery stalks - a bunch.
Cooking
After heating the oil, fry hot peppers in it, and then put the celery stalks cut into strips. Stir-fry the stalks in the hot oil for 3 minutes, then pour in the soy sauce and wait another minute. Serve the cooked stalks warm.
What to cook with petiole celery?
Ingredients:
Cooking
To prepare this soup with thin, exquisite taste chop the onion and celery, saute them until soft, add the chopped potatoes and garlic, and after half a minute pour everything with broth. Boil the soup until the potatoes are soft, then puree with a blender and season with lemon juice before serving.
I decided in the article to collect thesis answers to "technical" questions on celery :) So to speak, for the convenience of using the material, so that you do not have to climb through the articles in search of answers to specific questions, for example " how to cook celery».
Celery root can be cooked both in peel and pre-peeled. Can be fried like regular potatoes(By the way, it turns out very well, it's delicious). You can bake the root in the oven or on coals.
How to properly peel celery
The method of cooking celery root in the microwave was also tried - the experience was recognized as positive (details in the section " How long to cook celery»).
The stalk of celery is best consumed raw, but you can also throw it into the soup - it will add piquancy to the soup. For the sake of the experiment, I boiled the stems in water for a test - I didn’t like it :) It’s a matter of taste, of course, but still I don’t recommend it.
In fact, there is a universal answer to the question " how to cook celery"(root): like a potato, one to one.
How to peel celery
If you're wondering how to peel petiole celery, then this is not for me: I cut off the bottom and top of the stem and mine. Everything. Some people still peel the outer skin with a vegetable peeler and scream about the absolute necessity of this act. Probably, cooking in ancient times also had its own god - so let it be their judge, this "someone".
It is more difficult with the root, because its peel is not suitable for food, and the knotted roots do not at all simplify the matter. There are two ways to peel celery. Both involve a preliminary thorough washing of the tuber. The first way: we take a sharp knife and carefully cut off the skin, scraping out everything dark from the recesses and between the roots. Since the roots are usually quite large, for convenience, you can first chop the root into pieces - so that it lies better in your hand. Before using the second method, you will first have to “strangle your toad” :) We chop the root into two parts (so that it doesn’t crawl along the board), take a large knife and cut off everything superfluous with “broad strokes”. Gets not economically, but quickly. Knowing my habit of using the second method, I take celery with a margin :)
How long to cook celery
Celery root should be cut into small pieces and boiled for 30 minutes, there is no wisdom here. The chip is in another. The root has the structure of a sponge and absorbs water, so before making, for example, mashed potatoes, boiled celery should be ... squeezed :) Otherwise, it turns out a liquid slurry, not mashed potatoes.
Above, the method of cooking celery in the microwave was engaged - let's reveal the essence.
If you stuff small celery roots into bags and put them in the microwave for 800 for 15-20 minutes, they will cook, and you won’t need to squeeze them out. We did it without cleaning, but I think you can remove the peel. Thinness: before turning on the microwave, pierce the bags in several places with a toothpick - to release air. Why do you need "boom" in the oven?
What to do with celery
Since the entire site is essentially devoted to the issue of " What to do with celery”, In this article I’ll approach it in a military way :) From the root - mashed potatoes, from the stems - lettuce. If you like it, you can move on to other recipes. If not, even better :)
Celery is a vegetable plant with a spicy taste and a specific aroma that can raise the tone and normalize appetite. Its leaves, stems and root crops are used for food, sometimes juice is squeezed out.
But how to peel celery, depending on the variety and age of the crop, in order to get the maximum benefit for yourself?
Choose a product
Before peeling celery, you need to decide which part of it is needed for consumption. Accordingly, we choose the appropriate type of celery:
Sheet
He has an undeveloped root crop, but lush greens of rich bright color, rich in essential oils. When choosing, you should pay attention to how elastic and fragrant they are. A young, fresh plant cannot have sluggish and yellowed leaves.
petiolate
It has an underdeveloped root and thick stems with a diameter of about 4 cm. It is good to cook salads and stews from them, and, thanks to their high juiciness, to squeeze juice. In appearance, the stems should be smooth, not withered, without a brownish tint. Sluggish, weathered stems indicate the staleness of the product.
Root
A vegetable with well-developed, rounded roots up to 20 cm in diameter. It has a bittersweet taste and is used raw and dried in soups or salads. fresh root celery hard. You need to choose a product with the smoothest possible skin so that it can be easier to clean.
Advice! Pay attention to the smell of celery root - fresh and young has a well-defined aroma. A released umbrella with seeds can indicate the overripeness of a vegetable.
Preparation for use
How to properly clean celery? It all depends on the age, as well as the freshness of the product.
Foliage
Naturally, the foliage does not need to be cleaned. It is enough to separate it from the stem and rinse with water. You can chop the herbs or dry them, and then use them as spices.
stems
Petioles of young celery are not yet covered with coarsened fibers, their skin is thin, almost imperceptible. It is sufficient to simply rinse the stems in hot water before cooking. Petiole celery has a tough film, so it is best to peel the stems using a knife or vegetable peeler. It is also necessary to remove the upper shoots, if any, and the lower part of the stems.
Cleaning the root crop is the most difficult due to the presence of nodules on the surface and the hardness of the product. However, it is necessary to clean the root, since only a well-washed culture can be eaten, and always without a rough peel. If the root is rough, then more pulp will be lost during cleaning. So how do you clean and cook it?
- Rinse off the dirt thoroughly, you can use a brush.
- Cut off the top and bottom of the fruit with a knife.
- Cut the root into four parts, while the pieces are unnecessary in the refrigerator.
- With a vegetable peeler, cut off a thin layer of the skin, removing spoiled areas and black spots. The peeled pieces should be white.
- Remove the spongy pulp - it has no taste. You can leave this part if celery is prepared for weight loss: it, in fact, is coarse dietary fiber.
- Rinse after cleaning and cut according to purpose.
- After cleaning the celery root, it is better to fill it with cold water so that the product does not darken.
Some housewives confidently say: “I don’t peel the celery root, and it turns out more healthy dish". In fact, the skin of the root vegetable contains more nitrates, and therefore it needs to be peeled like a potato.
There is a lot of fiber in the roots and greens of celery, this effective recipe health in the fight for a slim figure. This vegetable plant provides a surge of intellectual and physical strength, normalizes digestion, which makes the product very popular.
Celery is a spicy vegetable brought to Russia from the Mediterranean countries. Due to the large number of nutrients and vital vitamins, celery is a leader among other vegetable crops. Essential oils, also included in the composition, give the salad a unique aroma and a special rich taste. Every part of the plant, from the stem to the leaves, can be eaten. Raw celery is just as tasty and healthy as processed celery. Below we will consider possible types this vegetable, and methods of cleaning it.
What is celery?
In the vegetable section, you will most likely come across four main types of celery. Plants can be distinguished visually - leafy, petiole or root.
Fragrant celery is a two-year herbaceous vegetable crop, appearance which may resemble massive parsley. In the first years, powerful bunches of bright greenish leaves with a characteristic glossy surface, a fleshy stem and a strong white root system are formed in the plant. A year later, as a rule, in the early spring, greenish leaves form on the plant, and in July the vegetable begins to bloom actively. In August, the seed ripens and after a few days the plant begins to dry out.
The most fragrant type of celery is a leafy plant. It is also an indispensable source of beneficial trace elements. It is most often consumed raw or as a component in a salad. It is used by gourmets to season soup or other dishes. The vegetable got its name because of the unsuitability of eating its petioles and roots. The thin petiole and harsh roots have fewer vitamins than the leaves and have an unpleasant taste.
Petiole celery is a vegetable that is eaten exclusively with petioles and leaves. One petiole can reach four to five centimeters. It is rich in essential oils, various vitamins and minerals useful for the human body. Petiole celery is perfect for preparing first and second courses, a dietary low-calorie salad, and is an excellent addition to pickles and canned foods. Gives the dish a spicy, bright aroma and unique taste.
As you might guess from the name, only the root crop is eaten from the root type of celery. Such celery looks like a large beige beet. On average, the weight of a vegetable can reach nine hundred grams. The fruit of this species is a real storehouse of trace elements and minerals. It is equally delicious both raw and when added to a salad or a hot dish.
Benefit and harm
Stem celery has an incredible healing effect. The plant has a beneficial effect on the nervous, cardiovascular and digestive systems.
It contains:
- a huge amount of protein;
- the whole set of vitamins B, E, K, C;
- essential aminocarboxylic acids such as aspartic, tyrosine;
- the content of potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and iron necessary for the human body.
In addition, the effect of eating celery on the human body is expressed as follows:
- cell aging significantly slows down, positive dynamics in the treatment of senile dementia has been noted;
- the water-salt balance is restored;
- there is a beneficial effect on the blood vessels, in connection with which blood circulation is restored, and blood pressure returns to normal;
- the presence of essential oils in the composition of the vegetable helps to relieve nervous tension and get rid of irritability, increases the activity of brain activity, vitality, immunity and resistance to emerging stressful situations;
- the high content of minerals and vitamin B necessary for the human body has a beneficial effect on the appearance of the skin, hair follicles, skin around the eyes;
- regular use of celery root crops has a diuretic effect on the body, which helps cleanse the kidneys and urinary canals;
- salad with addition raw vegetable recommended for people suffering from diabetes, and whose diet excludes meat;
- due to the fact that celery helps food to be better digested, removing all toxins from the body, a person eventually stops experiencing heartburn, flatulence, gets rid of constipation and gastric spasm.
However, like any other product, this vegetable crop has a number of contraindications that you should familiarize yourself with:
- celery is not recommended for people with urolithiasis, in order not to provoke the movement of the stone or aggravate the situation;
- the plant is contraindicated in people with blood clots or dilated veins;
- since the vegetable crop contains a huge amount of essential oils, its use is undesirable for women who are preparing to become a mother;
- you can not eat celery in the presence of colitis and enterocolitis.
Cleaning and processing
Leaf celery does not require any pre-treatment. It is enough just to separate the leaves from the stalk and rinse in cool water. Let the plant dry and you can start cooking. The celery stalk must be thoroughly cleaned. First of all, you will need to cut at least three centimeters from the bottom of the plant, and be sure to remove the top shoots.
The age of celery plays a determining factor in the method of processing the plant. A young plant, which is characterized by a thin skin without any hint of dents and streaks of a brownish tint, does not need to be cleaned. The vegetable can be rinsed in hot water and dried by laying on a terry towel.
If the plant is mature and covered with a thick film, it is advisable to get rid of it. For cleaning, use a vegetable cutter or kitchen knife.
Most of the difficulties, as a rule, arise with the cleaning of celery root. First of all, the root crop must be cleaned of the soil remaining on the surface. In this regard, it is desirable, when purchasing, to give preference to a vegetable with a smooth surface, and not covered with knots. Its cleaning and processing will be much easier, and it will not take much effort to remove the skin. Let us dwell in more detail on the celery cleaning algorithm.
First you need a strong kitchen knife, with which the upper and lower parts of the skin will be removed from the root crop.
Cut off the required amount from the fruit, and put the rest in the refrigerator. In this case, there is no need to use a bag or cling film, since their presence does not increase the shelf life of the vegetable.
The main rule for processing root celery is the absence of any spoiled areas on the surface of the vegetable. The flesh of the plant must be absolutely clean and uniform.
Pay attention to the structure of the vegetable. It consists of a spongy and main homogeneous lobe. The spongy area is characterized by a huge amount of plant fiber. Its use helps to cleanse the body of toxins, however, it does not have any taste. In this regard, the spongy area is used to add thickness to the soup or make a tincture to detoxify the body.
The homogeneous part of the root crop has a pronounced aroma, thanks to which it is so loved by gourmets. And the presence of a large number of vitamins and minerals makes the dish not only tasty, but also healthy. There is an opinion that cleaning the celery root is optional, as you can lose the lion's share beneficial vitamins located in the skin. However, this is a fundamentally false statement. The fact is that the skin of the root crop contains nitrates, and therefore its processing is extremely mandatory.
Thoroughly cleaned and washed in cold water the root crop is chopped according to the recipe of the prepared dish. Culinary experts advise cutting celery as small as possible - thus, the juice released from the pulp will soak all the ingredients of the dish.
If you do not plan to use the peeled vegetable immediately, then you need to soak it in cold water. Otherwise, the celery will darken, as happens with potatoes.
How to choose?
If you are choosing this wonderful vegetable crop for the first time, then you need to properly familiarize yourself with some recommendations that will help you buy a high-quality and ripe vegetable. Handling and cleaning celery will depend on its condition and age. About what celery to buy, we will consider further.
High-quality leaf celery is characterized by a juicy greenish tint. Feel free to touch the leaves, their structure should be elastic. The plant, as a rule, has a pronounced aroma. Stem celery is famous for its delicious and healthy juice. Having cut or broken the stem, you should hear a loud crunch. A brownish tint and the presence of scratches on the plant indicates that you have a stale product in front of you.
High-quality and mature stalk celery is characterized by a bright green color and a smooth surface. When purchasing a root crop, pay attention to its appearance. It is desirable that the surface of the fruit be smooth, without any nodules. So its further processing will be much faster and easier. Green upper leaves indicate the freshness of the vegetable. A high-quality root crop is hard enough and does not squeeze through when pressed on it.
How to peel celery stalks, see the following video.
