Celery Siciliano

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Celery - trimmed, and
		Cut into 2" pieces
1/4		Onion - finely chopped
1 tablespoon	15ml	ThickenThin NotStarch thickener
1 cup	237ml	Vegetable broth
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Plum tomatoes - seeded, chopped (small)
6		Green olives - chopped
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

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. Saute 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.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Carbohydrates: 8.5 grams

Net Carbs: 6 grams

Fiber: 2.5 grams

Protein: 1.5 grams

Fat: 6 grams

Calories: 86

Description:

"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."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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