SPANISH PEPPERS

3 medium green peppers
2 medium stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch diagonal slices (about 1 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
garlic croutons (below)

Cut green peppers into 1/2 inch strips. Cook and stir green peppers, celery and onion in oil over medium heat until onion is tender. Stir in basil, salt, pepper and tomato sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat until green peppers are tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with Garlic Croutons.
5 servings.

Garlic Croutons

2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup toasted bread cubes

Heat margarine until melted; stir in garlic powder. Add bread cubes; toss.