Celery, Green Bean and Tomato Toss

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Celery, Green Bean and Tomato Toss

 

8 large outer stalks of celery

1 pound green

beans

3 medium-sized tomatoes

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp.

butter

2 tbsps. oil

2 tsps. oregano

salt and pepper to taste

 

 

Wash celery, cut off tops, and using a potato

peeler, remove top layer of strings from outside stalks. Cut cross-wise into 1 "

wide, diagonal slices. Wash and cut green beans into 1 " lengths. Peel and chop

tomatoes.

Using a large skillet (not cast-iron) saute garlic in butter and

oil for a minute or so, then add green beans and oregano and saute for 5

minutes. Add celery, saute for 2 minutes, then add tomatoes. Cover pan, turn

heat low and continue to steam until vegetables are tender but firm. Serves 4 to

6.