Braised Celery and Leeks with Vanilla

Name: Braised Celery and Leeks with Vanilla
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Yield: 4-6
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

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Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4-6

This fragrant dish of tender celery and leeks incorporates a bit of vanilla extract into the flavorful braising liquid.

Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4-6

Ingredients

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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.