Ama Pachana’s Celery Root Vegetable Rice

Samantha and Omar of Ama Pachana

¡Hola! We are Samantha and Omar from Ama Pachana, and we are passionate about educating and supporting people to express their creativity with ease in the kitchen, and design their own unique way of healthy eating. We are very grateful to the beloved Plenitud PR family for their friendship, for inspiring us, and for inviting us to share this tasty recipe with you.

We love variety and creativity in the kitchen! If you are looking for new ways to get more veggies on your plates, you’ll love this Celery Root Vegetable Rice, which can be cooked and enjoyed in just 10 minutes.

chayote. source: getty images

Celery root is one of the tubers with the least amount of starch, and a distinctive hydrating sweetness that’s easy to fall in love with. In this recipe we combine it with chayote, which is made up of more than 80% water, is abundant in electrolytes and minerals and is neutral in flavor. Nutritionally, chayote is key for supporting the kidneys, and it gives this recipe a soft texture.

celery root. source: getty images

As celery root and chayote are the main ingredients, you will be bringing a lot of hydration and fiber to your system, perfect for promoting the natural cleansing of the intestines and regulating body temperature this summer season. You will feel freshness and a light digestion, which will help you feel energized. If you need to reduce the starch in your diet, this recipe is perfect! It is a diuretic and low calorie combination that will help you reduce inflammation and achieve or maintain a healthy weight.

Celery Root Vegetable Rice

for 2-3 persons

Options to add or vary:

1 tsp Grated fresh ginger

½ tsp Grated fresh turmeric

1 tsp Fennel seeds

1 tbsp Lemon juice

Ingredients:

1 ½  lbs Celery root, shelled

1 Small chayote

¼ White or Yellow Onion

¼ Yellow Pepper

1 Garlic (clove)

1 Tbsp Coconut Oil

1 tsp Coriander Seed powder

Salt to taste

Process:

1. Peel the chayote and celery, and cut into small pieces.

2. In a food processor, mash the celery root together with the garlic, onion and pepper until you’ve obtained a small texture similar to that of rice.

3. In a nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat.

4. Add the spices to the oil, infusing the oil with their benefits.

5. Add the processed celery and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

6. Process the Chayote until you get a fine mince and add to the pan.

7. Add the salt and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the celery is soft. Ready!

How to combine or use this recipe?

You can use this Celery Root Vegetable Rice wherever you would use regular rice, combined with beans or other legume stew. You can also incorporate it into romaine lettuce tacos, coconut tortillas, soups and stews, grain salad, and more!

¡Buen Provecho!

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