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Braised Celery With Lentils and Garlic

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Photo of braised celery lentil stew with an over easy egg and celery leaves.
Photo and Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Pan-searing, then quickly braising celery and garlic in wine and broth turns into a warming meal with the addition of make-ahead marinated lentils. Top it with an egg and add some crusty bread for a surprisingly luxurious, almost all-pantry dish.

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