Easter Sweet and Sour Celery (apio)

8 servings

45 minutes

Easter sweet-and-sour celery is a refined dish that harmoniously combines the freshness and slight bitterness of celery with a rich honey-lemon aroma. This recipe, rooted in European culinary tradition, embodies spring renewal and is often served during the Easter holiday as a light side dish to main courses. The softness of braised celery infused with the sweetness of honey and brightness of lemon juice creates a delicate and balanced flavor highlighted by the freshness of parsley. The dish can be served as an appetizer or as an accompaniment to meat and fish, adding a festive touch to the meal. Its simplicity in preparation makes it accessible while maintaining a sophistication of taste worthy of a holiday table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 114.3
• Proteins: 2.4g
• Fats: 7.8g
• Carbohydrates: 9.5g

Ingredients

• Water: 0.8 glass
• Lemon juice: 0.3 glass
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Honey: 3 tbsp
• Celery stalk with leaves: 1.8 kg
• Chopped parsley: 0.8 glass
• Salt: 0.8 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. In a pot, bring water, lemon juice, oil, honey, salt, and pepper to a boil, stirring until the honey dissolves. Add chopped celery stalks. Cover with parchment paper and cook until the celery is tender and the liquid reduces to 0.25 cup, about 35-40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 0.8 glass
   • Lemon juice: 0.3 glass
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Honey: 3 tablespoons
   • Celery stalk with leaves: 1.8 kg
   • Salt: 0.8 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon

2. Meanwhile, chop 1 cup of celery leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Celery stalk with leaves: 1.8 kg

3. Place the celery on a plate and sprinkle with parsley and celery leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chopped parsley: 0.8 glass
   • Celery stalk with leaves: 1.8 kg