This braised celery with herbs makes a great side dish to get your vegetables in!

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

• 2 teaspoons dried leaf thyme, crushed

• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 4-1/2 cups celery cut into diagonal slices about 1/4-inch wide

• 1/2 cup carrots cut into diagonal slices about 1/4-inch wide

• 3/4 teaspoon butter, optional

• 2 teaspoons chopped herbs, optional

Directions

1. In large sauce pan, bring chicken broth to full boil over high heat, adding chopped onion with herbs and seasonings.
2. Add sliced celery and carrots and return broth to simmer. Reduce heat and cook 4-5 minutes, or until barely tender. Do not allow to lose full crispness.
3. Drain immediately and place in a serving dish. Toss with butter and 2 teaspoons chopped herbs if desired for garnish. Serve hot.

Yield: 6 servings

*The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.