Celery With Tomatoes, Olives and Capers

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 lb celery (about 6 ribs of celery)
• 1 cup canned diced tomato
• 1-2 tablespoon caper
• 8 large olives, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium heat until shimmery.

2. 2

   Add the onion, stir well to coat with oil, let cook while preparing the celery.

3. 3

   Trim the celery ends, cut ribs in thirds lengthwise, then into two-inch lengths.

4. 4

   Add the celery, stir well, then let cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. Stir, then pour in tomatoes, turn down the heat to medium low, cover and let cook until celery is tender, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Uncover and stir in capers and olives and cook til warmed through and tomato juice cooks almost all the way down. Stir in basil.

6. 6

   Season to taste.

7. 7

   Serve immediately. Enjoy!