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 is a delightful blend of crisp celery and crunchy jícama, sautéed to perfection and enhanced with the bright flavors of garlic, lemon, and fresh parsley.

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 25 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a healthy side that serves 10 people, making it ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties. Each serving is a mere 64 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt!

The combination of textures in this sauté is truly satisfying. The celery offers a refreshing crunch, while the jícama adds a subtle sweetness and a unique flavor profile. Tossed in olive oil and seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and a hint of lemon zest, this dish is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.

Whether you’re serving it alongside a hearty main course or enjoying it as a light snack, the Celery and Jícama Sauté is a delightful way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. 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