Green Beans And Braised Celery Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs fresh green beans
- 4 cups water
- 1 bunch celery hearts
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 5 tbs chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbs butter or margarine
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 jar (4oz) pimientos, diced
Directions:
- Wash beans, trim ends, and remove strings. Bring 4 cups water to boil in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add beans; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge beans into cold water. Drain again and set aside. Cut celery into 4-inch pieces. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet; add broth and bring to a boil. Add celery, salt and pepper; cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Drain. Melt 3 tbs butter. Add green beans, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Heat green beans thoroughly, stirring gently. Arrange green beans and celery on a serving dish. Garnish with pimiento.