Braised Celery with Parmesan Polenta

Name: Braised Celery with Parmesan Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 celery hearts (found near the celery in most markets), quartered lengthwise and halved; 355 milliliters chicken broth; 1 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0 Tbsps fresh oregano leaves; 118 milliliters freshly grated Parmesan; 59 milliliters parsley; 4 servings Pickled Radishes and Green Beans; 237 milliliters quick-cooking polenta; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

Braised Celery with Parmesan Polentan is a gluten free recipe with 4 servings. One portion of this dish contains roughly 14g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 368 calories. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up quick-cooking polenta, chicken broth, oregano leaves, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a rather inexpensive side dish. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 15 minutes.

Instructions

In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, 4 to 5 minutes.

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Bacon

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Frying Pan

Remove the bacon, drain on a paper towel, and set aside.

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Bacon

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Paper Towels

Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the grease, then add 1 tablespoon of the butter, the celery hearts, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook for 2 minutes, tossing to coat well.

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Celery Rib

Butter

Pepper

Salt

Add the chicken broth, cover, and simmer until the celery is tender, about 20 minutes.

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Chicken Broth

Celery

Remove from heat. Finely chop parsley, garlic clove, and oregano, add to celery, and toss well. Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta.

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Whole Garlic Cloves