Celery Root Tarator

Ingredients

• 1 large celery root
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup strained yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Peel the celery root and immediately rub it with lemon water to prevent browning.

2. 2

   Grate the peeled celery and squeeze out excess water.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk the strained yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the grated celery and half of the crushed walnuts to the yogurt mixture, gently combining them.

5. 5

   Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with the remaining walnuts and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Note. To prevent the celery from darkening, mix it with the yogurt immediately after grating.