Braised Celery and Leeks with Vanilla

Ingredients:

• 8 celery stalks, peeled and cut into 7cm pieces.
• 1 leek, halved lengthwise, washed and cut into 7cm pieces.
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 60 g unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup celery leaves

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C.
2. Place the celery and leeks in a baking dish. Add the chicken broth, butter, and vanilla extract. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and a couple of grinds of black pepper. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the foil and bake until cooked through, another 20 minutes. Sprinkle with celery leaves.