This cozy and flavorful braised celery is the perfect side dish for any main! It's a simple recipe that only calls for 7 ingredients and is ready in 20 minutes.
Although I am not a fan of the texture and flavor of raw celery, I really like it when cooked! By braising it, the celery softens and absorbs tons of flavor, producing a delicious vegetable side dish.
I especially love serving it with meatier mains like my vegan roast beef or seitan steak.
This recipe is also great if you have a ton of celery to be used up! I especially love serving it as a Thanksgiving or Christmas side (alongside air fryer Portobello mushrooms and vegan beef stroganoff).
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🧅What you will need
📃Ingredients notes and substitutions
- Celery - The star of this recipe. All you need to do is separate the stalks and slice them into bite-sized chunks (I love cutting them diagonally).
- Butter - I am using vegan butter to keep this recipe dairy-free, but regular butter will also work.
🔪How to make
- Step 1: Heat some oil in a wok or Dutch oven. Add onion and saute until translucent.
- Step 2: Add garlic next, frying until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add celery and saute for 4-5 minutes. Pour in broth and let the mixture simmer, covered for another 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Open the lid and allow to cook for 5 more minutes or until most of the broth has evaporated. Dish up your braised celery and serve!
✅Helpful tips
- Texture of celery - Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred tenderness level for celery. The suggested cooking time in this recipe will result in celery that is tender yet still retains a slight crunch. If you desire a softer texture, you can cover and cook it longer.
- Switch up the seasonings - You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite seasonings, such as Italian seasoning, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, cumin, and red pepper flakes. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to give this dish some tanginess.
- Storing leftovers - Leftover braised celery will last 3-4 days in the fridge.
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💚Why you will love this recipe
- Aromatic, comforting, and packed with flavors
- Quick to make and is ready in 20 minutes
- Highly versatile and goes well with a variety of main dishes
- It's a great way to use up a bunch of celery!
?Commonly asked questions
There is no need to peel celery in this recipe, as we will braise it, which significantly softens the vegetables. However, if you enjoy celery raw, you could peel it to remove the tougher outer layers.
Celery leaves are safe to consume. In fact, they are much more flavorful compared to the stalks! I love chopping the leaves and using them as a garnish.
Braised celery is a versatile side dish that pairs well with various mains, such as roasted or grilled meats, fish, or pasta dishes. It is also a great addition to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, served alongside holiday roast.
Braised celery can be frozen. However, the texture will turn even softer after freezing and thawing. Hence, if you plan to freeze this dish, slightly undercook the celery to prevent it from turning too soft and mushy.
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📖 Recipe
Flavorful Braised Celery
Ingredients
- ½ medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 10 stalks celery washed and sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter (plant-based or regular)
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Heat some oil in a wok or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic next, frying until fragrant, around a minute.
- Add celery and saute for 4-5 minutes. Pour in broth and bring mixture to a simmer.
- Allow celery to cook for 4-5 minutes, covered until celery is tender.
- Open the lid and allow to cook for 5 more minutes or until most of the broth has evaporated. Dish up your braised celery and serve!
Notes
- Texture of celery - Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred tenderness level for celery. The suggested cooking time in this recipe will result in celery that is tender yet still retains a slight crunch. If you desire a softer texture, you can cover and cook it longer.
- Switch up the seasonings - You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite seasonings, such as Italian seasoning, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, cumin, and red pepper flakes. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to give this dish some tanginess.
- Storing leftovers - Leftover braised celery will last 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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