Green Beans 'N' Celery Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by trimming the ends of the green beans and cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
• STEP 2.In a pot of boiling water, blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
• STEP 3.Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their color and crunchiness.
• STEP 4.In the meantime, thinly slice the celery stalks and chop the leaves.
• STEP 5.Once the green beans have cooled, drain them from the ice water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
• STEP 6.In a large bowl, combine the green beans, sliced celery, and chopped celery leaves.
• STEP 7.Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
• STEP 8.Toss everything together until well coated.
• STEP 9.Serve the Green Beans 'N' Celery as a side dish with your favorite main course.
• STEP 10.Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• To save time, you can blanch the green beans ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• For added flavor, you can sauté the celery in a little butter or olive oil before combining it with the green beans.
• Feel free to customize this dish by adding other vegetables or herbs of your choice, such as cherry tomatoes or fresh parsley.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the Green Beans 'N' Celery as a side dish with grilled chicken, fish, or steak.
• You can also enjoy it as a light and refreshing salad by adding some feta cheese or toasted almonds.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or enjoy cold.