Celery sticks baked with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs make a tasty, low-carb, and gluten-free snack or appetizer.
# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 8 large celery stalks, trimmed and cut into 3-inch sticks
→ Cheese & Dairy
02 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Seasonings
04 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, optional
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Garnish
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Italian herbs if using, black pepper, and sea salt.
03 - Add celery sticks to the bowl and toss until coated evenly with the butter and seasoning mixture.
04 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the celery sticks and toss again to achieve thorough coating.
05 - Place coated celery sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and the celery is tender yet crisp.
07 - Remove baking sheet from oven and transfer celery sticks to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
