Stuffed Celery
Easy stuffed celery sticks are ready on your table in minutes which makes them the perfect last-minute appetizers for any party or family gathering.
Ingredients
- 6 celery stalks (ends trimmed off and cut into 4 pieces, see note 1)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (about ½ cup 120 grams)
- ½ red onion (about ¼ cup chopped)
- ¼ cup pecans (25 grams)
- ⅓ cup pecorino cheese powder (35 grams, see note 2)
- paprika (for sprinkling)
- black pepper (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a food processor, process cream cheese, onion, pecans and pecorino.
- With a spoon, fill each celery cavity with a cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle with paprika and black pepper and serve!
Notes
- Make sure to wash and dry the celery stalks first. Each should be at least 10 inches (26 centimeters) long. If you have way shorter ones, you will need more. Cut them into about 3-inch (7-centimeter) long bites.
- Pecorino can be substituted with Gran Padano or Parmesan. Instead of ⅓ cup, you can use ¼ cup to lower the calorie intake. Also, you can grate it yourself, but you might need slightly more.
- It’s good to over-season the cheese filling as the celery will balance off the saltiness. If you under-season, these stuffed celery bites might taste bland.
- This recipe can be easily doubled.
- More tips and appetizer recipe ideas can be found in the post above this recipe card.
Nutrition
Calories: 30 kcal (2%), Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 1 g (2%), Fat: 3 g (5%), Saturated Fat: 1 g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 6 mg (2%), Sodium: 32 mg (1%), Potassium: 18 mg (1%), Fiber: 0.2 g (1%), Sugar: 0.3 g, Vitamin A: 74 IU (1%), Vitamin C: 0.2 mg, Calcium: 21 mg (2%), Iron: 0.1 mg (1%)
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