Ingredients
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- 4 cups celery (1" chunks)
- 1 cup cremini or shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup shallots (sliced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple juice vinegar
- Whole cumin seeds
- Celery seeds
- Black pepper
- Fresh thyme
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, toast whole cumin seeds, celery seeds, and black pepper until aromatic. Crush lightly with a pestle or grinder.
- Warm apple juice vinegar with the crushed seed mixture and fresh thyme in the pan.
- On a baking sheet, toss celery chunks, sliced shallots, and mushrooms with olive oil and season generously with salt and additional pepper.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Toss roasted veggies with the vinegar mixture and garnish with chopped celery leaves before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose fresh vegetables for optimal flavor and texture. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even roasting. Feel free to experiment with herbs like rosemary or oregano for added depth.
