Braised Celery and Leeks with Vanilla
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4-6
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 102
- Total Fat
- 8
- Saturated Fat
- 5
- Carbohydrates
- 6
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 2
- Cholesterol
- 22
- Sodium
- 281
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 10 min
Ingredients
8 stalks trimmed celery, peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths
1 leek, halved lengthwise, washed and cut into 3-inch lengths
1 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup celery leaves
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Layer the celery and leeks in a baking dish. Add the chicken broth, butter and vanilla extract. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and a couple turns of pepper. Cover with foil and braise in the oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes more. Top with the celery leaves.