CELERY PILAF - A Left-over Make-over

You open your fridge and there's a bunch of stuff left-over from last night's? I totally know what it feels like... and especially now that money is gold, wasting food is a mortal sin. So...what are we going to do with those leftover chives for the baked potato or the few couple of celery sticks you never finished snacking on?

Well, if you like rice, here is a pilaf recipe that I tried last night. Its very easy and most ingredients are just hidden somewhere in your fridge!

CELERY PILAF

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked rice
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
1/2 cup chicken broth (or 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon powder dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water)
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup chives, chopped
small mound of browned meat (leftover sausage, meatballs, or chicken breast strips)
garlic powder and pepper to taste

In hot skillet, saute onions, meat, and celery in butter. When celery is tender, add chicken broth and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add rice, stir until rice absorbs the broth. Add chives when rice is almost fluffy, season with garlic powder and pepper. Serve warm and drizzle with lime if desired.

Makes 2 servings.

This recipe is a good alternative to the usual  fried rice and healthier than rice-a-roni.. Last night, Carl and I had this with turkey roast.Celery is a bulk source of good fiber, and is also a great source of calcium. Chives, on the other hand, are rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron!