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Celery

Produce

Crunchy, mild vegetable used in mirepoix, soups, salads, and as a snack.

4 substitutes

Substitutes

Fennel

1:1

Similar crunch, mild anise flavor that softens when cooked.

βœ…Best for: soups, braises, salads, mirepoix
⚠️Not for: recipes where anise clashes

Bok Choy Stems

1:1

Crunchy white stems, mild and slightly sweet.

βœ…Best for: stir-fries, soups, raw snacking
⚠️Not for: French mirepoix

Green Bell Pepper

1:1

Part of Cajun 'holy trinity'. Adds crunch and mild flavor.

βœ…Best for: Cajun cooking, stir-fries, soups
⚠️Not for: raw snacking as celery sticks

Celery Seed

1/2 tsp per stalk

Concentrated celery flavor, no crunch. Flavor only.

βœ…Best for: soups, dressings, spice rubs
⚠️Not for: salads, snacking