Description
Pan-Cooked Celery With Tomatoes and Parsley is a vibrant, healthy dish that highlights the crisp texture of celery combined with the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes and fresh parsley. This quick-to-prepare recipe is not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or as a delightful topping for grains and pasta. In just 20 minutes, you can create a delicious side dish that’s low in calories and high in fiber, bringing a burst of flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch celery, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes in juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Steam the celery over boiling water for about 5 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper; cook for about 10 minutes.
- Gently fold in the steamed celery and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg