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CELERY SICILIANO

Servings: 6
Prep time: 0:12:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:15:00

Calories: 86
Fat: 6 grams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Net Carbs: 6 grams
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds celery, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ThickenThin NotStarch Thickener
1 cup vegetable broth
2 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
6 green olives, chopped
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1. 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.
Saut 2 minutes. Stir in broth; heat to boiling.
2. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes, until celery is tender.
3. Uncover and stir in tomatoes and olives. Simmer 3
minutes, until liquid thickens. Season to taste with salt
and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.
It's not often we think of celery as a cooked vegetable, but its a
great low carb side dish. Once you try this combination, you'll be
hooked.

Atkins - Celery Siciliano

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