Julia Child's Recipe for Simple Braised Celery
I've always loved celery-there’s something wonderful about its crisp, fresh flavor, especially when it’s smeared with peanut butter. But it wasn't until recently that I tried cooked celery and I was surprised at how delicious it was. Simple, earthy and still crisp, this recipe accentuates everything that is fantastic about this vegetable.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 8 stalks of celery scrubbed and ends trimmed (chop and reserve leaves)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable stock
Instructions
- Cut celery into 1-inch slices on the diagonal.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery, along with salt and pepper and cook until it starts to become tender.
- Add broth, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook for 5 minutes longer, allowing the broth to reduce caramelize a bit.
- Taste for seasoning and serve immediately, garnished with reserved chopped leaves.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 28kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 186IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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