Baked Celery With Almonds Recipe

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Baked Celery With Almonds
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Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch celery
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup reserved pot liquor

Directions:

  1. Wash and cut the celery into 1/2-inch slices including some tender tops. You should have 5 cups of slices. In a large saucepan, simmer the celery in boiling salted water until tender. Drain in a colander *reserving* 1/2 cup of the pot liquor. Discard tops.
  2. In the same saucepan, melt the butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper and blend well. Add, stirring, the milk and reserved pot liquor; cook until thickened. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in celery and half of the toasted almonds. Pour into a 1-quart baking dish. Casserole may be made ahead to this pooint; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  4. To finish the casserole: Top with remaining almonds. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Add ten or more minutes to the baking time if the casserole has been refrigerated.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 154.3 Kcal (646 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.14g 17%
Cholesterol 21.44mg 7%
Sodium 545.5mg 23%
Potassium 155.24mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.4g 3%
Sugars 3.35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 5%
Protein 3.58g 7%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 109.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 87.5 Kcal (366 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.32g 17%
Cholesterol 12.16mg 7%
Sodium 309.33mg 23%
Potassium 88.03mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.9g 3%
Sugars 1.9g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 5%
Protein 2.03g 7%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 62mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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