Celery Victor

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 5
Delicious Celery Victor recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 celery hearts or celery
1/2 cup wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried parsley ( use fresh if you like , about 2 tablespoons )
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 pinch cayenne
lettuce leaf
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
2 tablespoons black olives , chopped ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
30
Sugar
1g
Fat
0.5g
Celery Victor is a classic American appetizer that was invented in the early 20th century. It is named after Victor Hirtzler, a chef who worked at the famous St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. This refreshing and flavorful dish features celery hearts or celery sticks that are cooked until they are tender yet crisp in a tangy vinaigrette made with vinegar, lemon juice, and spices. The dish is typically served chilled on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnished with capers, pimiento, and black olives.

Instructions

1.Clean and trim celery hearts/celery and cut them into 3 inch long sticks
2.In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3.Add the celery sticks and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the celery is tender yet crisp.
4.Remove from heat and let it cool until room temperature.
5.Once cooled, drain the celery sticks and discard the spices and bay leaf.
6.Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving dish.
7.Place the celery sticks on top of the lettuce leaves.
8.Sprinkle capers, pimiento and olives over the celery sticks.
9.Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for few hours before serving.

PROS

Celery Victor is a flavorful and refreshing appetizer that is easy to prepare and perfect for parties and gatherings.

It is low in calories, high in fiber, and loaded with vitamins and minerals.

It also helps in reducing inflammation, improving digestion and supporting heart health.

CONS

Some people do not like the strong taste of celery.

Also, this recipe can be too sour for some people if the vinegar is not balanced with enough sweetness.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Celery is low in calories and high in fiber, which makes it a healthy snack for weight loss.
It is also loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, which helps in reducing inflammation and supporting heart health.
Additionally, it contains compounds that can help improve digestive and urinary tract health.

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