Celery Stew by Allen Neighborhood Center

Ingredients

4 cups Veggie Box celery in ½-inch chunks 1 Veggie Box bullhorn pepper 1 ½ cups sliced onions 3 Tbs. butter 1 Tbs. olive oil 2 cloves Veggie Box garlic ½ tsp. celery salt Veggie Box tomatoes, chopped ½ cup chopped Veggie Box celery leaves 1 1/2 cup hot broth 2 cups cooked beans Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Blanch celery for 5 minutes in boiling water; drain. Slice pepper and cook along with onions in butter and oil until wilted and lightly browned. Chop garlic, add to pan, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in celery and celery salt; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Add chopped tomatoes, herbs, and broth. Cover pan and cook for 10-15 minutes longer or until celery is tender. Stir in beans and cook until heated through. Season to taste and serve hot. Serves 6-8.