Celery Stir Fry

A simple, crunchy stir fry that's perfect for meal prep. The two-stage garlic addition gives layers of flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 small bunch celery
• 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
• Cornstarch
• Water
• Olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Optional: bouillon

Instructions

• Wash and slice (1 small bunch) celery into diagonal thin pieces.

• Take half of your (6-8 cloves) minced garlic and add it to a hot wok with olive oil. Cook for 2 minutes — don't let it burn.

• Add your celery and toss. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

• Try the celery — it should still be crunchy, but cooked through. Add salt to taste (or bouillon) and the remaining minced garlic. Toss and cook for another minute or two.

• Make a cornstarch slurry (about 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) and add to the wok, tossing quickly to distribute evenly. The sauce should thicken and coat the celery.

Notes

• The diagonal cut increases surface area and helps the celery cook evenly
• Adding garlic in two stages gives both a mellow roasted garlic flavor and a fresh garlic punch
• Great for meal prep — keeps well in the refrigerator for several days
• Adjust the cornstarch slurry amount based on how much sauce you want