Vegetarian
Ways to Use Leftover Celery for the Table
Grab that bag of leftover celery that you have sitting in your fridge because I’m going to show you THREE
Today I’m partnering with Duda Farm Fresh Foods to help you use up that leftover celery that you probably have sitting in your fridge RIGHT NOW. Celeryis high in fiber and full of vitamins and minerals and simply overall such a great kitchen staple! Even better, Dandy ® fresh-cut celery is naturally sweeter, crispier, and less stringy than other brands on the grocery store shelves!
Many recipes call for simply a couple sticks of celery and I always think I’ll use the rest of it but far too often I end up letting it go to waste.
SO, today I’m going to show you 3 different SIMPLE ways to use it up including:
- Pickled celery
- Sautéed Garlic Celery
- Celery Soup
One of the things that A regular here about all of these recipes is that they’re TRULY versatile! You can use a little or a lot of celery depending on how much you have left over. You can also customize the other ingredients depending on what you have on hand or what your preferences are.
Hopefully this is helpful in using up that left over celery! And if all else fails, you can always juice your celery!
Let’s go over the 3 recipes!
Pickled Celery
This one is TRULY unfussy and requires no cooking!
Minus the celery, simply combine all of the in a mason jar and shake to combine. Then add in the celery and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy right away or store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Sautéed Garlic Celery
I had the idea for sautéed celery as something that you could serve as a side dish but I wasn’t sure how well it would translate honestly. I’ve never sautéed SIMPLY celery but turns out it’s FLAVOR-PACKED! it gets soft and tender and the addition of the garlic is WORTH THE POT!
To make it, we’re simply going to saute the garlic in a little olive oil before adding in all of the celery. As I mentioned, this is all truly customizable so you can adjust the recipe based on how much celery you happen to have on hand.
We ate this as a side dish and truly loved it!
Celery Soup
Of the 3 recipes, this one is easily my go-to! It’s truly simple to make and the addition of the potatoes makes it filling and so satisfying!
To make it, we’ll saute the veggies in a little oil to get them soft before adding in the potatoes, broth, and seasoning. Let that simmer until the potatoes are tender. I used an immersion blender to blend up about 3/4 of the soup so that it’s creamy but still has a few chunks of celery and potato in it.
I certainly love how this soup turned out and I’ve been craving it since I last made it. Seriously deeply good and the stronger celery flavor is truly nice!
That’s all for today! Thank you again to Duda Farm Fresh Foods for sponsoring this post and THANK YOU for supporting the brands that make my blog possible!
The recipe
3 Ways to Use Leftover Celery for the Table
We're showing you 3 simple but satisfying recipes you can make to use up that leftover celery you have in your fridge!
Ingredients
For the Pickled Celery:
- ⅔ cup apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 cups celery (sliced)
- Water as needed
For the Celery Soup:
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 medium yukon gold potatoes (diced)
- 2 cups celery (diced (a bit more or less is ok depending on how much you have on hand))
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: ⅓ cup of 2% or whole milk
For the Sautéed Celery:
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
- Fresh herbs for serving: I used about a tablespoon of parsley
- 2-3 cups celery
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
For the Pickled Celery:
- 1
In a large jar, combine the vinegar, salt, and sugar. Seal the jar tightly and shake until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add in the remaining ingredients and as needed, add water to the jar to cover the celery completely.
- 2
Let sit overnight and enjoy it within 2 weeks!
For the Celery Soup:
- 3
In a large pot over medium heat, add in the oil. Once it’s hot, add in the onion and celery and saute for 8 minutes or until tender. Add in the potatoes and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in the milk, if using.
- 4
Optional: blend the soup in a blender or using an immersion blender. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper and ENJOY!
For the Sautéed Celery:
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Add in the celery, soy sauce, and vinegar. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the celery is softened. Remove from the heat and season to taste + mix in the herbs. Enjoy!
