Pecan Celery [etc] Gratin

half a stick of butter

1/4 bunch of celery, cut into 1” long, 1/2” wide strips

1/2 red onion, halved & sliced

6 thumb-sized yukon potatoes, quartered

1 broccoli crown, stems sliced, tops splintered

1 bay leaf

1 tsp dried thyme

salt / pepper

2 Tbsp flour

2 cups broth [or broth & water]

1/2 cup ricotta

1/2 cup panko

1/2 cup chopped pecans

2 Tbsp oil

add butter / veg / seasonings to a large saute pan

cover & saute for 12-15 minutes until veg are cooked & somewhat browned

stir in flour until it disappears, about 1 min

add broth & cook until it’s reduced by half

stir in ricotta until everything is bubbling again

pour contents of saute pan into 8” x 8” baking dish

top with panko / pecan / oil mixture

bake 15-20 minutes in 400° oven until brown / crispy / bubbling