CURRIED CELERY WITH PEARS AND ONIONS
Makes 4 servings. Time = 20 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil • 3 cup celery cut in 1/2" pieces • 1 cup sweet red bell pepper cut in 1/2" pieces • 3/4 cup onion, cut in 1/2" pieces • 1½ - 2 tsp. curry powder • 1½ cup peeled and cored ripe pears cut in • 1½” pieces • 3/4 cup apple juice • 1/2 tsp. salt • 2 cup steamed brown rice (3/4 cup uncooked)
Directions
In a large skillet heat oil until hot.
Add celery, red pepper and onion; cook and stir until barely crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Add curry powder; cook 1 minute.
Add apple juice, pears and salt; simmer, covered, until vegetables and pears are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in steamed rice.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 228, Fat: 5g, Calories from Fat 19%, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 6g, Sodium 353 mg.
by PBH/California Tree Fruit Agreement The National 5 A Day Program - www.5aday.gov
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