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 side dish that's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor? This Celery and Jícama Sauté is a fantastic choice! It's incredibly easy to make, ready in just 25 minutes, and serves a crowd – perfect for potlucks or family gatherings. Plus, it's naturally vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a winner for almost any dietary need.

What makes this sauté so special? The combination of crisp celery and slightly sweet jícama creates a delightful textural contrast. Sautéed with garlic-infused olive oil, these humble vegetables transform into something truly delicious. A touch of lemon zest and juice brightens the flavors, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbaceousness. A simple seasoning of salt and pepper completes the dish, allowing the natural flavors of the vegetables to shine.

This recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly convenient. You can prep the celery and jícama a day in advance, saving you valuable time when you're ready to cook. With only 64 calories per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free side dish without compromising on taste. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this simple yet elegant Celery and Jícama Sauté!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 2.5 lb celery 
  • 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley fresh coarsely chopped
  •  garlic cloves 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