Braised carrot, celery & fennel
28 minutes
Celery is low in kilojoules. It is a source of fibre and potassium.
Lynn Lewis
4 people made this
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 4 large carrots, peeled, halved lengthways and cut into very thin 5 cm-long pieces
- 3 celery stalks, peeled and cut into very thin 5 cm-long pieces
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
- 1⅔ cups (420 ml) salt-reduced chicken stock
- pinch each of salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons butter
Directions
Preparation:10min ›
Cook:18min ›
Ready in:28min
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, gently simmer carrot, celery, onion and fennel in the stock, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Uncover saucepan. Boil until liquid has reduced slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the butter and serve.
Helpful hint
Combining vegetables can make a simple side dish into something much more exciting. Make sure you choose vegetables that will cook in the same amount of time. Try parsnips and carrots, for example, or zucchini and tomatoes. Others can be matched if you parboil the one needing more cooking, such as potato, before combining it with one that cooks faster, such as leeks. Use seasonings that suit both vegetables.
