Why you should eat more organic celery?

Hey, celery fan or still a skeptic? It doesn't matter! Today we're talking about one of the most underrated vegetables: green celery! It's not only super healthy, but also extremely 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 fewer chemicals and more flavor.

But what can celery actually do? Here's a short list:

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

Now, get in the kitchen! Here are the best celery recipes you absolutely have to try.

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

1. Minestrone with celery

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
• 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 broth in it. Drain the white beans and set aside.

2. Fry chicken or vegetables
   Cut the chicken (or 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. Snipping work
   Wash the celery and slice it thinly. Reserve a few leaves for garnishing. Peel and chop the onion.

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

5. Add beans
   After 15 minutes, add the white beans and stir 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 & 400 g peeled tomatoes)
• 320 g whole wheat orzo pasta
• 200 g celery
• 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 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & Pepper

preparation

1. Let's go!
   Bring the water to a boil and dissolve the stock in it.
   For the vegan version, cut the chicken or carrot into cubes.
   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 celery
   Wash and peel the celery stalks, and cut them into approximately 2 cm pieces. Reserve the leaves for garnishing.

4. Cooking Chorba
   Add the tomato paste, celery, 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, stirring occasionally.

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

6. Serving
   Serve the chorba in bowls, sprinkled with apricots and celery leaves. Garnish with lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.
   Bon appetit!

If you're looking for easier 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 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 & crunchy

Ingredients:

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

Preparation:

1. Cut the celery and apple into thin slices.
2. Roughly chop the walnuts.
3. Mix everything with lemon juice, yogurt, salt and 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 vegetable broth
• 200 ml coconut milk
• salt, pepper, nutmeg

Preparation:

1. Dice the celery, onion and potato and fry.
2. Pour in the stock 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 celery and potatoes until tender.
2. Drain and puree with milk and butter.
3. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

7. Celery for health: Your daily boost

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

• Detoxifies the liver
• Has an anti-inflammatory effect
• Good for the stomach
• Gives energy & freshness

Try it out: 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 a practical 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 puree—there are so many ways to prepare it deliciously. So, what are you waiting for? Get to that celery!