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Published: February 22, 2016Updated: August 31, 2019All Recipes Side Dishes

Braised Celery

If you’ve ever tossed out celery then this recipe is for you! Braised celery is a simple and delicious way to use up celery that might otherwise go to waste.

Braised Celery | girlgonegourmet.com

If you’ve ever been annoyed by recipes that need just one stalk of celery, leaving the rest of the bunch to languish in your vegetable crisper, then this recipe for braised celery is for you. Haven’t we all been there? I always think I’ll make stock, but most of the time the sad celery gets tossed out. It’s a such a shame considering how much I depend on celery for recipes and, until recently, I never thought celery could be the star of its own show. It’s always played the sidekick or best friend in my recipes – it’s never the leading lady.

Poor, celery. Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.

Braised Celery | girlgonegourmet.com

All this changed a few weeks ago after I snagged a pristine copy of Molly Steven’s All About Braising at our local used bookstore. The book has won all sorts of recognition, including the coveted James Beard Award, and for good reason; it’s the quintessential “how-to” for braising and a must-read for anyone who loves the art of slow-cooking. As I flipped through the pages one recipe jumped off the page and grabbed my attention: braised celery.

Braised Celery | girlgonegourmet.com

The recipe is the answer to my celery dilemma and, it turns out, the answer is simple. Some garlic, shallot, and white wine along with crispy breadcrumbs and gruyere cheese are all you need to take your celery from D-list celebrity to matinee idol.

When left to slow-cook in the oven celery turns from a crispy bitter green into a tender, savory side dish. Topped with some breadcrumbs and nutty gruyere cheese it shines as a comforting gratin and pairs well with a meaty main dish – think pan-seared steak or pork chops.

So, tuck this gem away and the next time you have some celery hanging around give it a try and let it be the headliner of your dinner. Trust me, you can count on it to carry the show.

To get the recipe check out 101 Cookbooks – Heidi Swanson was lucky enough to meet Molly Stevens and wrote a lovely post about this delicious braised celery.

Braised Celery | girlgonegourmet.com

Looking for a new side dish? Get to know celery better with this braised celery dish | girlgonegourmet.com


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  1. Swati @Watch What U Eat says

    February 23, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    I used celery only in soup. I was not aware of any other recipe using celery as a main ingredient until I read your recipe. It sounds interesting and it looks amazing.

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  2. Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Such an informative post. I have never braised celery before but after seeing these, I need to give that a try.

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    • April says

      February 23, 2016 at 6:51 am

      Thanks, Peter!

      Reply
  3. michele says

    February 22, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    My husband hates raw celery, but absolutely craves cooked celery(true story I swear.) This recipe actually looks like something I would try…. I love cheese, so Im excited to have something we both should enjoy

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    • April says

      February 23, 2016 at 6:51 am

      I hope you try it, Michele – it’s so good!

      Reply
  4. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

    February 22, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    I’ve always got some leftover celery in my vegetable drawer! Definitely need to give this recipe a try. Thanks!

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  5. Bonita says

    February 22, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    I think this is Brilliant, can’t wait to make it…Thank you for the recipe….Bonita

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    • April says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      I hope you like it, Bonita!

      Reply

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