Pan-Cooked Celery With Tomatoes and Parsley
Pan-Cooked Celery With Tomatoes and Parsley is a vibrant and refreshing dish that showcases the delightful crunch of celery combined with the rich flavors of tomatoes and aromatic parsley. Perfect as a quick side or a topping for your favorite grains or pasta, this recipe embodies simplicity while delivering fresh Italian-inspired flavors. In under 20 minutes, you can create a nutritious and colorful addition to any meal, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Enjoy the satisfaction of a wholesome dish that’s low in calories yet packed with vitamins!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
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 in a steamer basket over boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, and parsley to the skillet; stir to combine.
- Gently fold in steamed celery and cook for an additional 10 minutes until heated through.
- Just before serving, stir in any remaining parsley for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg