Stuffed mushrooms or celery sticks
Stuffed mushrooms or celery sticks are versatile appetizers where the vegetable is hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture, often featuring breadcrumbs, cheese, herbs, and sometimes meat like sausage. This dish is popular in many Western cuisines, particularly as a party snack or starter in American and European cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Typically moderate in calories and fat, with a good source of protein if meat or cheese is included, and provides fiber and vitamins from the vegetable base. A serving usually ranges from 150-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 6 stuffed celery sticks (about 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This dish is culturally adaptable, with fillings varying by region—from Italian-style with garlic and Parmesan to American versions with cream cheese—and it's a creative way to use vegetable scraps, reducing food waste.
