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Pastelón de Cepa de Apio [Video+Recipe] Celery Root & Cheese Casserole
This Dominican-inspired Pastelón de cepa de apio a celery root bake is the perfect dish for an easy, quick, and low-effort meal. It can also be served alone or as a side dish. Take advantage of this wonderful root to prepare something new and delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 390 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Fusion , Caribbean
Ingredients
- 2 lb celery root [0.9 kg] 2 lb celery root [0.9 kg]
- 3 teaspoons salt or to taste, divided by amount
- 1½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives chopped
- 1 egg (medium)
For the filling
- 4 cups chopped spinach
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 egg (medium)
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For baking
- 1 tablespoon Butter for greasing pan for greasing pan
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Boil the celery root
- Peel, chop and wash the celery root. Place in a pot, and cover with water (plus a little more), add 2 teaspoons of salt, and boil over medium heat until the root is soft (about 15 minutes).Meanwhile, heat the oven to 300ºF [150ºC].
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2. Mix the filling
- While the celery root boils, combine spinach, ricotta, eggs, onion powder, and salt in a bowl and fold with a spatula until well combined.
3. Mash the celery root
- Remove the celery root from the water, and discard the water. Mash with a masher or fork until smooth.Mix the celery root with the sour cream, onion powder, and chives. Season with salt to taste. Mix with the egg. Reserve
4. Assemble
- Grease a 9-inch [25 centimeters] cake pan with butter.Pour half of the celery root mixture into the pan in an even layer. Pour the spinach mixture into another even layer, finishing with the remaining celery root.Top with cheese and return to oven.
5. Baking
- Place in preheated oven.Bake until it is cooked through and the cheese turns golden brown (about 35 mins).
6. Serve
- Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. See serving recommendations on the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
1235mg
(51%)
Potassium
821mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2775IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
19.5mg
(22%)
Calcium
515mg
(52%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 821mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2775IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 19.5mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 515mg | 52% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.