*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Braised Celery And Red Pepper

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Low-Cal

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    Olive oil
   8                    Stalks celery -- cut into 1" lengths
   1      small         Sweet red pepper -- cut into 1" squares
     1/2  cup           Unsalted chicken broth/stock
   1 1/2  teaspoons     Chopped fresh oregano OR
     1/2  teaspoon      Dried oregano
  10      milliliters   Garlic -- sliced
     1/4  teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      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".

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