Easy Braised Celery
If you are looking for a simple vegetable side dish, this 20-minute braised celery is the perfect choice! Tender, cozy, and packed with flavors, it pairs well with any hearty mains.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 50kcal
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-high 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, over medium to medium-low heat.
- Allow celery to cook for 4-5 minutes, covered until celery is tender.
- Open the lid, turn up the heat, and allow to cook for 5 more minutes or until most of the broth has evaporated. Dish up your braised celery and serve!
Notes
Helpful tips
- Adjust cooking time – Adjust it based on how soft you would like celery to be. For a crunchier texture, reduce cooking time by 2-3 minutes. Make it softer by braising celery for longer.
- Customize the seasoning used – Add dried herbs such as Italian seasoning, oregano, or bay leaves for more flavor. You could also add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten up the dish.
- Storing leftover – Leftover braised celery can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of water to thin if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.3mg
