Braised Celery with Apple
Elevate your side dish game with this simple yet elegant recipe for Braised Celery with Apple. This unexpected combination of tender celery and sweet-tart apple, gently simmered in a flavorful broth with fresh thyme and a hint of lemon, creates a dish that's both comforting and sophisticated. A perfect balance of savory and fruity notes shines through as the celery becomes buttery-soft and the apples add a caramelized touch. Quick to prepare and ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats or serves as a light vegetarian option. Whether you're looking for a fresh holiday side or a unique addition to your weeknight menu, this braised delight is sure to impress! Keywords: braised celery recipe, celery side dish, apple and celery recipe, quick vegetable side.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces celery stalks
- 1 piece apple (preferably Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the celery stalks and trim both ends. Cut the stalks into 4-inch pieces.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apple into wedges.
Heat the unsalted butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the celery pieces to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned.
Add the apple slices to the skillet and stir gently to combine, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour the vegetable stock into the skillet and add the lemon juice, fresh thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.
Let the celery and apples braise for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the celery is tender and the stock has reduced slightly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and discard the thyme sprigs.
Transfer the braised celery and apple to a serving dish and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.8 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1982 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1009 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
