Cooking Easy Recipes

Braised Celery and Red Pepper

Servings:
4 Servings
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  • 1 tb Olive oil
  • 8 Stalks celery,
  • -cut into 1" lengths
  • 1 sm Sweet red pepper,
  • -cut into 1" squares
  • 1/2 c Unsalted chicken broth/stock
  • 1 1/2 ts Chopped fresh oregano OR
  • 1/2 ts Dried oregano
  • 1 cl Garlic, sliced
  • 1/4 ts Salt
  • 1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper
1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the
celery and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add red pepper,
chicken broth, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and
cook, covered, for 6 minutes. 2. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook,
uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until most of the
liquid has evaporated and the vegetables are glazed. 3. Serve immediately.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: 59 calories, 4 grams fat, 0 grams cholesterol.
SOURCE: "LIGHT AND EASY 1989".