Celery and Jícama Sauté

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
23%
Celery and Jícama Sauté
25 min.
10
64kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and refreshing side dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients? Look no further than this Celery and Jícama Sauté! Perfect for any occasion, this dish brings together the crispness of celery and the sweet, nutty flavor of jícama, creating a delightful medley that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe is a fantastic choice for those following a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diet, making it a versatile addition to your meal repertoire. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up this colorful sauté in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or festive gatherings.

The combination of fresh flat-leaf parsley, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic elevates the dish, adding layers of flavor that complement the natural crunch of the vegetables. Not only is this sauté a feast for the eyes, but it also boasts a low-calorie count of just 64 kcal per serving, allowing you to indulge guilt-free.

Whether served alongside your favorite main course or enjoyed on its own, this Celery and Jícama Sauté is sure to impress your family and friends. So grab your knife and pot, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 2.5 lb celery 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh coarsely chopped
  •  garlic clove smashed
  • 1.3 lb jicama 
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • knife
  • pot
  • ziploc bags
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Peel strings from celery with a vegetable peeler, then cut celery on a long diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Peel jicama with a sharp knife and cut into 2- by 1/4-inch matchsticks.
  2. Heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, turning, until golden on all sides, about 2 minutes. Discard garlic.
  3. Add celery to oil and sauté, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add jicama and sauté, stirring, until slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and remove from heat.
  5. Celery and jicama can be cut 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag lined with dampened paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

Calories64kcal
Protein7.63%
Fat40.53%
Carbs51.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.1
Glycemic Load
0.91
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.8778259909671%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.14mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
7.54mg
Luteolin
1.22mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:64.23kcal
3.21%
Fat:3.07g
4.72%
Saturated Fat:0.45g
2.81%
Carbohydrates:8.83g
2.94%
Net Carbohydrates:4.12g
1.5%
Sugar:2.6g
2.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:326.84mg
14.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.3g
2.6%
Vitamin K:67.97µg
64.74%
Vitamin C:18.46mg
22.38%
Fiber:4.71g
18.83%
Vitamin A:690.03IU
13.8%
Folate:50.92µg
12.73%
Potassium:395.46mg
11.3%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.56%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.59%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.9%
Calcium:56.73mg
5.67%
Magnesium:20.61mg
5.15%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.95%
Iron:0.73mg
4.03%
Phosphorus:39.68mg
3.97%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.7%
Copper:0.07mg
3.64%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.57%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.54%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.79%
Selenium:0.94µg
1.35%
Source:Epicurious