Celery Siciliano

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Celery Siciliano

 

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 pounds celery, trimmed, cut into 2 " pieces

1/4 onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon cornstach thickener

1 cup vegetable broth

2 small plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped

6 green olives, chopped

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

 

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook 5

minutes, until onion is softened. Sprinkle with thickener, salt and pepper and

mix well. Sauté 2 minutes. Stir in broth; heat to boiling.

Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until celery is tender.

Uncover and stir in tomatoes and olives. Simmer 3 minutes, until liquid

thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.

Makes 6 servings.

Calories 86, Fat 6 g, Carbs 8.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g.