Butter-Bright Celery with Leeks
Butter-Bright Celery with Leeks marries tender leeks and crisp celery in a buttery glaze lifted by lemon zest and a whisper of garlic. The result is light yet aromatic, with gentle sweetness from the leeks and a clean citrus finish. Serve it as a quick, elegant side for weeknight dinners or alongside roasted meats and fish.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butter-Bright Celery with Leeks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add leeks.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add celery to the skillet.
- 5
Cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until the celery is tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add lemon zest and garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
- 7
Garnish with celery leaves, if desired.
- Calories 137.47 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.48 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 25.8 g 9%
- Total Fat 3.41 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.76 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.2 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 191.59 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 5.79 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 2.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 153.9 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 966.28 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 68.03 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 6.82 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Butter Bright Celery with Leeks is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Cut Leeks, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 137.47 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butter-Bright Celery with Leeks made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Cut Leeks, Garlic, Lemon. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butter-Bright Celery with Leeks?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 137.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butter-Bright Celery with Leeks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Butter-Bright Celery with Leeks healthy?
- Butter-Bright Celery with Leeks has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 137.47 calories and 3.48 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 191.59 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.76 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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