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Knobby but Nice: Why Celery Root Deserves a Spot on Your Plate

January 12, 2025

Celery root (aka celeriac) is an underrated vegetable with big health benefits  Listen in this week as Dee explores what makes celery root special, from how it grows and what it tastes like to its impressive nutrition profile. She'll also share the best ways to prepare it, how it differs from celery stalks, and why it deserves a spot in your kitchen. 

Link to Celery Root Mash Recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/celery_root_mash/

Reference:

Varotariya, K., & Selvakumar, R. (2023). Celeriac: The unsung vegetable. Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare, Farm Information Bureau, Government of Kerala, 10(11). 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379759363_Celeriac_The_unsung_Vegetable