Stewed Celery
This simple recipe transforms celery from a crisp vegetable into a tender, savory side dish. Simmered with tomatoes, onion, and green bell pepper, it becomes a flavorful and comforting accompaniment to any main course.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 84 kcal
Allergen information: may contain celery and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 250 gcelery, diced
- 240 mlwater
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- 60 gyellow onion, finely chopped
- 60 ggreen bell pepper, finely chopped
- 160 gcanned diced tomato, undrained
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground(optional)
Equipment
pot · colander · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the diced celery and water in a medium pot.
About 1 min
- 2
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the celery is just tender-crisp.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcooking the celery at this stage, as it will cook further in the sauce.
- 3
Drain the celery thoroughly in a colander and set it aside.
About 1 min
- 4
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 5
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the pot.
About 1 min
- 6
Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
About 5 min
- 7
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and the salt.
About 1 min
- 8
Return the cooked celery to the pot and stir to combine with the tomato mixture.
About 1 min
- 9
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Stir once or twice during simmering to prevent sticking.
- 10
Taste and season with black pepper if desired, then serve hot.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 83.6kcal
- Protein
- 1.3g
- Carbs
- 6.3g
- Fat
- 6.3g
- Fibre
- 2g
- Sugar
- 3.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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