Spiralized Celeriac Pasta with Brussels Sprouts
Try this Spiralized Celeriac Pasta with Brussels Sprouts recipe.
Try this Spiralized Celeriac Pasta with Brussels Sprouts recipe.
- Carbohydrate 31.2978735024 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 1.0205828316 g
- Fiber 6.12349682738273 g
- Protein 5.102914158 g
- Saturated Fat 0.268753478988 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (340g)
- Sodium 340.1942772 mg
- Sugar 25.1743766750173 g
- Trans Fat 0.0510291415799999 g
- Calories 143 calories
Step-by-step
- chopped parsley to garnish
- 1 tablespoon earth balance soy-free spread (or olive oil)
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced (i like it garlicky!)
- 1 large pinch red pepper flakes (about 1/8 teaspoon)
- 1 cup shredded brussels sprouts
- 12 oz celeriac peeled blade d, noodles trimmed
Roots in European Gardens
Celeriac, also known as celery root, has sustained northern European agriculture for centuries through long winters where tender greens failed. Historical cultivation records trace this knobby member of the Apiaceae family back to Mediterranean wild celery before specialized root selection took hold. When raw roots undergo spiralizing, their dense cellular structure requires specific handling to achieve a palatable texture rather than a woody crunch.
Mastering the Vegetable Noodle
Transforming raw root vegetables into pliable strands demands an appliance with sharp blades to cleanly shear fibers without crushing them into mush. Since fresh celeriac contains high moisture bound within complex starches, cooking times must remain brief to preserve structural integrity. Tossing the noodles in a hot skillet for precisely four minutes allows excess water to evaporate while softening the cell walls enough to mimic traditional pasta.
Fresh versus Preserved Textures
Utilizing fresh produce introduces enzymatic variability that strictly packaged ingredients lack entirely. Freshly peeled roots yield vibrant sulfur compounds when minced garlic is introduced, creating aromatic depth that stale or pre-cut alternatives simply cannot replicate due to oxidation. Storing whole celeriac bulbs unwashed in perforated plastic bags within a refrigerator crisper drawer maintains moisture for up to two weeks before processing.
