Celery - more than a filler for salads, a flavor enhancer for soups or a garnish for wings!
Posted to: Wellness Blog on Jan 7, 2019
Tags: wellness (76), healthy (75), nutrition (58)
Tags: wellness (76), healthy (75), nutrition (58)
Celery is often thought of as an “empty” food made mostly of water, however it is a good source of potassium, magnesium, calcium and vitamins A, B, C and K. The possible health benefits of celery and its seeds include lowering inflammation, reducing the risk of cancer, reducing blood pressure and preventing age-related vision loss. Celery is a good source of nutrition and fiber. Click here to learn more.
Braised Celery
- 12 stalks of celery
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3/4 cup vegetable stock
- Wash the celery then top and tail it, reserving any leaves for later.
- Cut the celery, on the diagonal, into 1 inch chunks.
- Melt the butter in a heavy based skillet or pan (one that has a lid)
- Add the celery, salt and pepper, then sauté gently for 5 minutes until it has started to soften.
- Add the stock and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and cook for a further 5 minutes so the liquid can evaporate.
- Serve garnished with any reserved leaves.
Recipe courtesy of Sprinkles and Sprouts