Stewed Celery

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1. 1

   Place the diced celery and water in a medium pot.

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2. 2

   Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the celery is just tender-crisp.

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   Примітка кухаря: Avoid overcooking the celery at this stage, as it will cook further in the sauce.

3. 3

   Drain the celery thoroughly in a colander and set it aside.

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4. 4

   In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

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5. 5

   Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the pot.

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6. 6

   Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.

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7. 7

   Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and the salt.

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8. 8

   Return the cooked celery to the pot and stir to combine with the tomato mixture.

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9. 9

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

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   Примітка кухаря: Stir once or twice during simmering to prevent sticking.

10. 10

    Taste and season with black pepper if desired, then serve hot.

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