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Braised Celery - A Simple Side Dish

This braised celery really is such a simple side dish. The recipe has just 5 ingredients, including salt and pepper; turning an underused vegetable into a delicious savory side. The celery mellows as it cooks, yielding to a knife but still with enough crunch to keep it interesting. Perfect to pair with meat for a low carb dinner. Or add it to your Thanksgiving or holiday table for something a little different!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 48 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 12 stalks of celery
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth/stock

Instructions

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  1. Wash the celery then top and tail it, reserving any leaves for later.12 stalks of celery
  2. Cut the celery, on the diagonal, into 1 inch chunks.
  3. Melt the butter in a heavy based skillet or pan (one that has a lid)2 tbsp butter
  4. Add the chopped celery, salt and pepper, then sauté gently for 5 minutes until it has started to soften.12 stalks of celery¼ tsp salt¼ tsp pepper
  5. Add the broth/stock and bring to a simmer.¾ cup / 180 ml vegetable broth/stock
  6. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid and cook for a further 5 minutes so the liquid can evaporate.
  8. Serve garnished with any reserved leaves.

Nutrition Information

Calories 48kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 312mg (13%) Potassium 208mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 540IU (11%) Vitamin C 2.5mg (3%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48

% Daily Value*

Calories 48kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 312mg 13%
Potassium 208mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 540IU 11%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.