Sautéed Celery and Leeks

Sautéed celery and leeks pair well together and make a quick and easy side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 61 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2.5 cups leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
• 3.5 cups sliced celery
• chopped celery leaves for garnish (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add celery to skillet.

Step 2

Cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Garnish with celery leaves, if desired.