Pan-Cooked Celery With Tomatoes and Parsley
Pan-Cooked Celery With Tomatoes and Parsley is a vibrant, nutritious dish that makes the most of simple ingredients. This quick and easy recipe highlights the natural flavors of celery paired with juicy tomatoes and fragrant garlic, resulting in a delicious side dish or topping for your favorite grains or pasta. In just 20 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and versatile. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish can be enjoyed warm or cold, enhancing any dining experience with its fresh taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- 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
- Pinch of sugar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Steam the celery: Place the celery in a steamer over boiling water for about 5 minutes until just tender, then drain.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Combine ingredients: Add canned tomatoes (with juice), sugar, salt, pepper, and steamed celery to the skillet. Stir well.
- Cook down: Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes fragrant.
- Finish with parsley: Just before serving, stir in the remaining parsley for a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg