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Turn up the groove on vegetables with this roasted celery root steak topped with a punchy greens salsa verde—earthy, smoky, and full of flavor-forward flair.
My fellow flavor nerds, let me tell you—this ain’t your average root veg! This celery root baked comes out the oven golden, caramelized, and tender, layered with a vibrant greens salsa verde that hits like a funky horn section. Each bite is earthy, zesty, and smooth with a little bite of brightness to keep your palate dancing.
Flavor Profile: The celery root steak delivers earthy sweetness with a hint of nuttiness, balanced by the tangy, garlicky, and herb-packed greens salsa verde. Together, it’s a play of mellow base notes and sharp, fresh highs.
Texture Profile: Expect a crisp-roasted edge with a creamy, soft interior—like the best of roasted potatoes and parsnips—with a fresh, saucy contrast from the salsa.
Cooking Technique & Time: The celery root is peeled, sliced into thick “steaks,” browned in olive oil, then roasted until golden and tender—about 35–40 minutes at high heat. Finished with salsa verde for a quick, flavor-packed garnish.
What Celery Root Is:
Celery root, also called celeriac, is a knobby root vegetable found at most farmers’ markets or well-stocked grocery stores, tasting like a cross between celery and parsley root with nutty, earthy sweetness.
Ingredient Highlight (Greens Salsa Verde)
The salsa verde brings brightness, acidity, and herbal punch, cutting through the richness of roasted celery root while adding a fresh, vibrant green note that makes the dish sing.
Beats and Eats (music to pair with Roasted Celeriac)
Like Lonely Disco Dancer, this dish is unexpected, funky, and soulful. The roasted celery root holds down the groove with steady, earthy bass, while the salsa verde shines on top like disco lights scattering across the floor. Together, they move in rhythm—playful, bold, and alive with flavor.
Serve your roasted celery root recipe topped with greens salsa verde. Pair it with creamy cauliflower curry and cheesy vegan mac and cheese.
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Roasted Celery Root Steak w/ Collard Green Salsa Verde
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 large celery root celeriac, peeled
- Freshly ground pepper
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup collard greens salsa verde
- ¼ cherry tomatoes
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Slice celery root into four 1"-thick slices; season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high and cook celery root steaks until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer skillet to oven and roast celery root until fork tender, 8-10 minutes.
- Serve celery root steaks with salsa verde spooned over.
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