MEXICAN BRAISED CELERY

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As a kid - I would never eat my vegetables. Then again, they were raw or boiled. When they're jazzed up, it gets much easier to eat like you know you're supposed to! Hope everyone enjoys.

Provided by MechanicalJen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 celery ribs
14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 garlic cloves, mined
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 cup corn
3/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, minced and seeded
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • De-string celery and cut into 2 inch lengths. Place in a single layer o na large skillet.
  • Add tomatoes with juice (breaking up large pieces), garlic and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low and simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
  • Combine corn, bell pepper, onion and jalapeno in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over celery mixture. Simmer, covered 10 to 12 minutes until celery is tender, stirring once.
  • Serve in shallow bowls, sprinkle with cilantro before serving!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 302.3, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 8.9, Protein 3.4

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