Even seemingly celery-rich recipes likebread stuffing,gumbo, andcelery-apple saladcall for only one to three stalks.
The water-rich vegetable will go bad much more quickly if it gets parched.
Some fruits and vegetables naturally emit this gas, which speeds up the ripening process for produce thats ethylene-sensitive.
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For most produce, we recommend washing right before using but celery is a bit more forgiving.
Celery can be frozen.
That said, frozen celery works great for soups, stews, baked dishes, juices, and smoothies.
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Hereshow to store celery in the freezer:
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