Braised Celery Root with Chickpeas and Saffron Recipe

Name: Braised Celery Root with Chickpeas and Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 & 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided; 1 1-gram pkg. saffron; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 4 cups diced, peeled, celery root; 3 cups cooked chickpeas, or 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.); 2 Tbs. drained capers, optional; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes; 3 Tbs. pine nuts; 1 Tbs. lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 & 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
1 1-gram pkg. saffron
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
4 cups diced, peeled, celery root
3 cups cooked chickpeas, or 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
2 Tbs. drained capers, optional
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 Tbs. pine nuts
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Bring 1/2 cup broth to a boil in small saucepan.
2
Stir in saffron, cover, and remove pot from heat.
3
Let stand 5 minutes or until saffron has softened and broth is a rich, gold color.
4
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
5
Add onion, and cook 7 to 9 minutes, or until soft and golden, stirring often.
6
Stir in remaining 1 cup vegetable broth; saffron-broth mixture; celery root; chickpeas; garlic; capers, if using; and red pepper flakes.
7
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes, or until celery root cubes are tender when pierced with tip of knife.
8
Stir in pine nuts and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, if desired; and sprinkle with parsley.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 & 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided, 1 1-gram pkg. saffron, 1 Tbs. olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Braised Celery Root with Chickpeas and Saffron falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Celery Root with Chickpeas and Saffron

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