Celery wonders: Effects, recipes & tips

Hey, are you a celery fan or still a skeptic? Doesn't matter! Today we're talking about one of the most underrated vegetables: green celery! It's not only super healthy, but also incredibly versatile in the kitchen. And if you have the choice: go for organic celery! Why? It's simple: celery is one of the vegetables most heavily contaminated with pesticides. Organic means less chemicals and more flavor.

But what are all the benefits of celery? Here's a short list:

• Detoxifies the body
• Good for digestion
• Helps against inflammation
• Supports the immune system
• Great for skin & hair

Now let's get into the kitchen! Here are the best recipes with celery sticks that you absolutely must try.

Of all our celery recipes, our absolute favorites at I·DO are minestrone and Tunisian chorba . Simply delicious! Even my children (4 and 6 years old) love them. We've prepared a classic and a vegan version for you.

1. Minestrone with celery sticks

Ingredients for 4 people

• 4 chicken breast fillets (for the vegan version: 250 g carrots & 1 sweet potato in winter or 250 g carrots & 2 zucchini in summer)
• 460 g white beans
• 200 g celery stalks
• 1 yellow onion
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 vegetable or chicken stock cube
• 2 tsp oregano
• 800 ml water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

preparation

1. Let's go!
   Bring the water to a boil and dissolve the stock cube in it. Drain the white beans and set aside.

2. Fry chicken or vegetables
   Cut the chicken (or the vegetables for the vegan version) into cubes.
   Heat the olive oil in a large pot and fry the meat or vegetables for 3 minutes on all sides.

3. chopping work
   Wash the celery stalks and slice them thinly. Reserve a few leaves for garnish. Peel and chop the onion.

4. cooking minestrone
   Add the celery and onion to the sautéed chicken or vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes.
   Then add the broth, tomato paste, and oregano. Stir everything well and simmer, covered, for 20–25 minutes.

5. Add beans
   After 15 minutes, add the white beans and stir in gently.

6. Serving
   Serve the minestrone in deep plates or bowls and garnish with celery leaves.
   Bon appetit!

2. Tunisian Chorba with Celery

Ingredients for 4 people

• 4 chicken breast fillets (for the vegan version: 1 carrot & 400g peeled tomatoes)
• 320g wholemeal orzo pasta
• 200 g celery stalks
• 1 lemon
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 120 g dried apricots
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 vegetable or chicken stock cube
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1600 ml water
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt & pepper

preparation

1. Let's go!
   Bring the water to a boil and dissolve the stock cube in it.
   Cut the chicken or carrot into cubes for the vegan version.
   Peel and chop the garlic.

2. Fry chicken or carrot
   Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Sauté the garlic, chicken (or carrot) and cumin for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

3. Prepare the celery
   Wash and peel the celery stalks, then cut them into pieces approximately 2 cm long. Reserve the leaves for garnish.

4. Cooking Chorba
   Add the tomato paste, celery sticks, orzo pasta, broth, salt and pepper to the pot.
   (For the vegan version, add the peeled tomatoes.)
   Stir everything well, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.

5. Prepare the toppings
   Squeeze the lemon. If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, you can also grate some lemon zest.
   Roughly chop the dried apricots.

6. Serving
   Serve the chorba in bowls, sprinkle with apricots and celery leaves. Add lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste.
   Bon appetit!

If you're looking for simpler or quicker recipes, here are a few that are sure to delight you:

3. Celery Schnitzel: Crispy & delicious

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of celery
• 100 g flour
• 150 ml plant milk
• 100 g breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• Salt & pepper
• Oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Cut celery stalks into 10 cm long pieces and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes.
2. Drain and coat first in flour, then in plant-based milk and finally in breadcrumbs.
3. Fry in a pan with oil until golden brown on all sides.

Perfect with a fresh salad!

4. Celery Salad: Fresh & Crisp

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of celery
• 1 apple
• 50 g walnuts
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of yogurt or vegan alternative
• Salt & pepper

Preparation:

1. Slice the celery and apple into thin slices.
2. Roughly chop the walnuts.
3. Mix everything together with lemon juice, yogurt, salt & pepper.
4. Let it steep for 10 minutes and enjoy!

5. Celery soup: Creamy & warming

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of celery
• 1 onion
• 1 potato
• 1 liter of vegetable broth
• 200 ml coconut milk
• Salt, pepper, nutmeg

Preparation:

1. Dice the celery, onion and potato and fry them.
2. Pour in broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Puree, refine with coconut milk and season.

6. Celery puree: The creamy alternative

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of celery
• 1 potato
• 50 ml plant-based milk
• 1 tbsp vegan butter
• Salt, pepper, nutmeg

Preparation:

1. Cook the celery and potato until soft.
2. Drain and purée with milk and butter.
3. Season with salt, pepper & nutmeg.

7. Celery for your health: Your daily boost

Did you know that celery juice is a huge trend? Many people swear by drinking a glass of freshly squeezed celery juice every morning. Why?

• Detoxifies the liver
• It has an anti-inflammatory effect
• Good for the stomach
• Provides energy & freshness

Try this: Juice 1 bunch of celery and drink it on an empty stomach!

If you don't want to press your own celery juice, try our organic green celery juice in the convenient 3-liter bag-in-box or in bottles .

8. Preparing celery: Tips & tricks

• Raw celery : Perfect as a snack with hummus or peanut butter.
• Fried celery : Great as a side dish or for Asian dishes.
• Frozen celery : Ideal for smoothies or soups.

Conclusion

Celery is a true powerhouse vegetable and belongs in every kitchen! Whether as a schnitzel, salad, soup, or purée – there are so many delicious ways to prepare it. So, what are you waiting for? Get cooking with celery!