I love celery. I like to add it to salads and soups but mostly I eat it raw with a dip like hummus or tahini.
This modest vegetable is brimming with healthy yumminess.
~ Celery is high in fiber, magnesium and vitamin A.
~ It is a powerful anti-inflammatory.
~ It has a high water content that aids in digestion.
~ It helps reduce bad cholesterol and lower blood pressure.
~ It has cancer fighting nutrients.
This recipe is a refreshing way to cook celery and it is very easy to make. It makes a great side dish to any meal.
Braised Celery
Ingredients
- 4 heads of celery
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dry thyme
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
- Remove the outer stalks.
- Slice off a little of the bottom making sure the stalks stay connected.
- Slice off about 1/3 of the top.
- Slice each head of celery lengthwise into quarters.
- Heat up 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the celery, salt, pepper, a teaspoon of dry thyme and juice of 1/2 a lemon.
- Sauté lightly, cover and cook on low heat, turning occasionally for about 10 minutes to desired softness.
- You can also add other herbs like sage, parsley or cilantro or you can cook the celery in a little broth instead of oil.
Notes
***The celery tops you remove can be used in soups, smoothies and other dishes, so don’t discard them.
This recipe appeared in the March 2017 issue of Elements For A Healthier Life Magazine.
Recipe and photograph submitted by Rachel Kieffer © All rights reserved.
