I enjoy food preparation, but I really love having company in the kitchen, especially when it's one of my daughters. Ray (AKA Wonder Girl) did much of the work in this celery root pasta. She made the dressing, spiralized the celery root, and tossed everything together. Kids are more likely to eat healthy foods if they helped prepare them, but I haven't been able to sell her on celery root yet. I'm not giving up though. This inexpensive veggie provides lots of fiber, and nutrients including Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, and more.If you don't like celery root, substitute the veggie of your choice.
Spring Celery Root Pasta
2 celery roots, peeled
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, diced
1/2 medium onion, diced
a big handful of spinach, sliced in thin strips
Dressing
4 tablespoons olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 clove garlic, crushed or minced
sea salt
other seasonings as desired
Spiralize the celery root.If you don't have a spiral slicer, you can just make ribbons with a veggie peeler, though I really love the noodle shapes. Throw the noodles into a bowl and add the other veggies.
Mix all your dressing ingredients, and pour over the pasta and veggies. Toss well and let it all marinate for a few hours. Toss well again before serving.
Sooooo easy, and sooooo good!
