How Much Celery to Substitute for Carrot
Works for sauteing, slow cook, and steaming. Celery brings a noticeably different flavor than Carrot.
How much celery equals one Carrot?
Use 1 1/2 stalks celery per 1 medium carrot.
Health notes
Compared with Carrot, Celery has: less calories (14 vs 341 per 100g in Carrot), less fat (0.2g vs 1.5g per 100g in Carrot), less protein (0.7g vs 8.1g per 100g in Carrot), and less carbs (3g vs 79.6g per 100g in Carrot).
Using celery as a carrot substitute in pan-frying
Use 1 1/2 stalks per 1 medium carrot. Chop into small pieces. Softens quickly without browning.
Other cooking methods
- Slow Cook
Use 1 1/2 stalks per 1 medium carrot. Adds aromatic depth. Softens into broth. Classic mirepoix base.
- Steaming
Use 1 1/2 stalks per 1 medium carrot. Stays tender and mild. Loses crunch quickly.
- Raw Cold
Use 1 1/2 stalks per 1 medium carrot. Stays crisp in salads. Peppery, slightly salty finish.
- Drinks
Use 1 1/2 stalks per 1 medium carrot. Juices smoothly. Adds mineral, slightly salty note.
Methods to avoid (3)
- Baking
Not recommended: celery adds moisture and vegetal flavor that ruins sweet bakes.
- Frying
Not recommended: celery becomes limp and soggy; won't crisp or brown.
- Grilling
Not recommended: too watery; burns on outside before inside cooks.
FAQ
- How much celery equals one Carrot?
Use 1 1/2 stalks celery per 1 medium carrot.
- Can I substitute celery for Carrot in pan-frying?
Yes. Use 1 1/2 stalks per 1 medium carrot. Chop into small pieces. Softens quickly without browning. Not recommended: celery adds moisture and vegetal flavor that ruins sweet bakes.
- How much celery to use as a carrot substitute?
Mild and slightly salty; add lemon or herbs to brighten.
- How does the flavor change when substituting Celery for Carrot?
Celery brings a noticeably different flavor than carrot.
- How does texture change when substituting Celery for Carrot?
Celery crisp when raw, softens to tender strands when cooked. Fibers remain visible. Won't break down into sauce.
- What else should I know about substituting Celery for Carrot?
For soups, stews, and raw salads. Expect mild, aromatic, slightly salty flavor instead of sweetness. Celery softens quickly in heat and won't caramelize. Skip baking, frying, and grilling - too much moisture and no browning. Chop small for even cooking. Works well in mirepoix bases and broths.
- What still works when substituting Celery for Carrot?
Celery still works as a moisture, flavor carrier, and texture.
- What won't work when substituting Celery for Carrot?
Celery won't work as a sweetener and color.
- How well does Celery match Carrot?
Celery is stretch on structure, okay on heat, and stretch on flavor.
- How does nutrition compare per 100g when substituting Celery for Carrot?
Celery has about x24 fewer calories, x9 fewer fat, x6 fewer sat. fat, and x12 fewer protein.
- How do the flavor notes shift when substituting Celery for Carrot?
The flavor shifts toward less sweet and more pungent notes.