Celery

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  • Photo of celery stalk on cutting board.

PURCHASE

Choose rigid celery stalks with fresh leaves. Avoid stalks that are woody, pithy or limp. Check that it smells fresh!

    KEEP

    Celery can be stored in a plastic bag in a refrigerator for a week or more.

      PREPARE

      Rinse celery under cool water prior to eating or using in a recipe.

        RECIPE

        Ground Chicken Lettuce Wrap

        1 pound Ground chicken

        ½ Onion (chopped)

        Salt and black pepper to taste

        2 Garlic cloves (minced), or 1 tsp garlic powder

        1 inch piece of ginger (peeled and minced) or ½ tsp ginger powder

        1 cup Celery (chopped)

        1 Carrot (grated)

        ¼ cup sesame salad dressing or teriyaki sauce

        12 large outer lettuce leaves (rinsed and patted dry)

        1 teaspoon red chili powder or Chili flakes (optional)

        ¼ cup chopped peanuts (optional)

        1. Microwave chicken and onion for 2 minutes.
        2. Stir in garlic, ginger and celery. Microwave 2-3 more minutes until cooked.
        3. Add carrots, dressing or teriyaki sauce, and optional chili flakes. Cook for 2 more minutes.
        4. Roll about ½ cup filling in each lettuce leaf like a taco.
        5. Sprinkle with optional crushed peanuts.


        View this recipe and more information at USDA's Seasonal Produce Guide - celery.