Description
Braised Celery with Garlic and Butter is a delightful side dish that elevates any meal with its rich flavors. This simple yet elegant recipe transforms fresh celery into a tender, buttery treat infused with aromatic garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed alone. Your guests will love the comforting aroma and the vibrant color that adds a touch of sophistication to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh celery stalks, trimmed and cut into 4-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and trim the celery stalks, cutting them into even pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and saut? until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the celery to the skillet, stirring to coat with the garlic butter. Saut? for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth until it just covers the celery. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld while ensuring the celery is tender but not mushy.
- Serve on plates, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg