Celery root is one of those vegetables that often goes unnoticed but can bring great satisfaction in the kitchen, thanks to its great versatility. With its knobby shape and intense aroma, it hides a white and delicate flesh, with a slightly sweet and aromatic taste, perfect for making side dishes, salads, and soups.
Today, I propose oven-baked celery root gratin, wrapped in a golden and crispy crust that contrasts with the softness inside. It’s a simple dish, very quick to prepare, but capable of adding a refined touch to all your menus.
Try it out: you’ll discover how good and versatile celery root can be… and it might just become one of your favorite ingredients!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stovetop
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 124.21 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 20.11 (g) of which sugars 3.18 (g)
- Proteins 4.21 (g)
- Fat 3.77 (g) of which saturated 1.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.73 (g)
- Fibers 3.54 (g)
- Sodium 412.36 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 0.88 lbs celery root
- breadcrumbs
- Grated Grana Padano (to taste)
- garlic powder (to taste)
- herbs (thyme, rosemary, or others)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Baking Tray
- Bowl
- Pot
- Strainer
Preparation
Peel the celery root using a knife. Rinse to remove any soil residues, then cut it into cubes not too small (about 3/4-1 inch per side).
Boil the cubes in salted boiling water for about 5 minutes, drain and let them cool.
Transfer the celery root into a bowl (1), add salt, pepper, season with herbs and garlic powder. Drizzle with a bit of oil and mix well.
Now add a couple of tablespoons of breadcrumbs and mix to distribute it evenly.
Take a small baking tray and line it with parchment paper. Arrange the celery root cubes, avoiding too much overlap.
Sprinkle on top with a little grated Grana (if desired) and with a bit more breadcrumbs. Drizzle with more oil if necessary (2).
Place the tray in a fan oven at 392°F and bake for about 20 minutes, until the celery is tender and a light crust has formed.
The celery root gratin is ready, serve it hot or warm as a tasty side dish!
Tips and Notes
You can enrich the seasoning of the celery root with herbs or spices to taste: curry, chili pepper, cumin seeds, marjoram, oregano, etc.
You can gratinate the celery root in an air fryer instead of an oven. Just use a tray of the appropriate size.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How can I enrich the dish?
You can add cubed cheese like provola or scamorza, or cubed cured meats (bacon, cooked ham, etc.).
