BAKED CELERY AND ONIONS WITH HERBS

Baked Celery and Onions With Herbs image

Provided by lazyme

Categories Onions

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bunch celery, cut 1inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 medium onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Melt the butter in a heavy 12 inch skillet over moderate heat.
Add the celery and saute, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes or until crisp tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and chicken broth until smooth and add to the skillet.
Bring to a boil, stirring.
Reduce the heat to moderately low.
Simmer, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
Add marjoram, thyme, salt, pepper and parsley.
Preheat the oven to 350°F
Scatter the onion rings over the bottom of a buttered 12x8x2-inch baking dish.
Spoon the celery mixture over them and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
At this point the casserole can be cooled to room temperature and kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Bake, covered for 50 to 55 minutes.