What is the number 1 toxic vegetable?
Chef's answer
Strawberries top the list, followed by spinach.
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about 10 to 12 minutesHow long does it take to soften carrots and celery? Put stock in medium sized pot and bring to a rapid boil. Add the carrots and the celery to the pot. Boil for about 10 to 12 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
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10-15 minutesLet the celery simmer in the water until it becomes tender, which usually takes 10-15 minutes..
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Place the celery in a pot. Add just enough water to cover the celery. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the celery until it is just tender, about 5 minutes..
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Though last week's split pea and this week's mushroom barley simmered for 3 and 4 hours respectively, in both instances the celery did not soften enough. ... But in the past, this never mattered when simmering for so long, the celery always came out meltingly soft.
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When used in sauces as a building block (e.g. mirepoix, soffrito, the Louisianian Trinity), celery is used to provide only flavour. These flavours come from terpenes which provide aromas of citrus, pine, and (to me) grass, as well as a pleasing bitterness.
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Adding other vegetables can really enrich the flavor of the sauce as well as adding the health benefits of additional vegetables. One vegetable that pairs really well in tomato sauce is celery.
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Take advantage of celery's high water content to prevent the dehydration that's often associated with keto. With just 1 gram of net carbs in a large stalk, it's a great addition for soups, or as a crudite for a dip (or with nut butter on top), says Dixon.
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