Celery Almondine

This is an easy and delicious side dish.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  slivered almonds
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 4  cups celery, sliced in thin 1-inch strips
• 5  green onions, chopped

Directions

1. Saute the almonds in 1 Tbsp butter till light brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
2. Melt 3 Tbsp butter in large skillet. Over low heat, add garlic, celery and onions. Saute gently, stirring often. Cook until celery is tender-crisp.
3. Top with almonds and serve.
4. If you like cream cheese with your celery & don't mind a few zillion extra calories, try this sauce:.
5. Melt 6 Tbsp cream cheese with 6 Tbsp milk till hot & creamy. Pour over celery and top with toated almonds.