Celery Root Tortilla Shells

I’m going to show you how to make quick, easy Celery Root Tortilla Shells! I’ve tested out a few different methods multiple times with this funky root. Here’s my BEST prepping and cooking tips to make this adventure a success for your the FIRST TIME!

PEEL

Get the largest root you can from the store. You have to peel it like you would a jicama. She’s big and bulky with no flat edges. Cut the tip and leaves off and use them as herbs to add to a veggie dish!

Use that flat edge to rest the root on your cutting board. Peel the brown outer thick layer and any ‘eyes’ like you would a knobby tater. I LOVE this OXO peeler set, I use the grey one on this…it’s pretty much a standard peeler but the shape is a little more nimble than a straight peeler. Try it! Click the pic for an affiliate link to Amazon;Ok, here’s the real tricky part on the Celery Root Tortilla Shells. There’s no way around it unless you buy an expensive meat slicer and I don’t have one to recommend yet. I bought a $50 one to try and it’s total crap collecting dust in my pantry. They’re expensive to go to the next level and if you’ve got a SHARP knife and some skills you’ll do just fine here.

Resting the large root on that flat edge still, your going to cut the thinnest slices you can, about 1/8 – 1/4 inch thick. It’s okay if they are not even! Don’t worry – I’ve got a TRICK that WORKS for this! ====IT’S YOUR OVEN===

COOK

Place the Celery Root Tortilla Shells on two baking sheets covered in parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes at 425f. Flip them over at 5 minutes just one time. This will make the torts soft and pliable. They don’t break though! Super strong and perfect to stuff or layer with! Store them in an air tight container in the fridge if you’re pre make them, they’ll last 3 days.

When your ready to eat fire up your grill and cook them on each side for 1-2 minutes. Enough to get the grill marks and a little char. I have this fancy Le Cruset Skillet Grill, it’s pretty awesome – I got it on sale at an outlet! Do you need this? It’s nice but if you have a panini press or you can also use your regular grill too – all works.A good size Celery Root will render 15-20 Tortillas – size WILL vary! Had some left over and made a version of Huesvos Rancheros in the AM – another option for ya!

Try these shells out with my Southwest Joe Mix – it’s one of my go to’s for some beefy meat and veggieness – Freezes great and it’s super versatile!

The inspiration for mastering this amazing veggie came from Carmen over at Every Last Bite! She did a Whole30 recipe takeover on Instagram and it I was hooked! I’d never seen it used before and she peaked my interest. She’s got some incredible recipes on her site 🙂

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