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Sautéed Celery and Leeks

Although raw celery is an awesome snack, they take on a new life when cooked! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Keyword: celery, garlic, leek
Season: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 73kcal
Author: Amelia Attwood

Equipment

  • Kitchen Knife
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter* or fat of choice
  • 2 1/2 cups leeks* thinly sliced and washed thoroughly
  • 3 1/2 cups celery* thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic* minced
  • salt + pepper

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Then add celery to skillet.
  • Cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1412IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg