How to Peel Celery Stalks (and Why It Makes a Difference)
Peeling celery removes the tough, chewy strings that kids hate — and it takes less than 2 minutes! Here's the easiest way to peel celery stalks for snacks, lunchboxes, and veggie trays
Servings 1
Calories 1kcal
Equipment
- pairing knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1-2 celery stalks
Instructions
- Rinse and dry celery stalks.
- Cut off ends (on the bottom end, cut where the celery starts to turn white).
- Use a paring knife to shallowly carve into the base of the celery stalk and gently pull strings up the length of the celery until removed. Repeat until the stalk is fully peeled.
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Notes
While we prefer to use a pairing knife (we love Calphalon's knives), a vegetable peeler may also be used.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 10mg | Vitamin A: 18IU | Calcium: 2mg