Crisp, juicy celery stalks find their way into a number of dishes, both raw and cooked. It is an important ingredient in many cuisines, as it forms part of the French mirepoix, the Cajun holy trinity, and the Spanish sofrito.
The best time to buy celery is in the summer and fall. When selecting celery, make sure the stalks feel firm and the leaves look fresh. Store in your refrigerator's crisper for up to two weeks.
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), celery is one of the worst vegetables in terms of pesticide residue. If you're trying to reduce pesticide residue in your diet, be sure to buy organic celery.
Nutrition DNA
The nutrition DNA of celery. For example, you can see that 100g celery cover 28% of your daily need of Vitamin K and 9% of the recommended Folate intake. Hover over the bars to see which nutrient is covered.
