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Brandade of Leeks
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
The Provençal specialty known as brandade is typically made with salt cod. Serve this vegetarian version as a main course topped with a poached egg. It's also great as a side dish or spread on toasts for an appetizer.
Ingredients:
4 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 3 large; white and pale green parts only)
1 8-ounce russet potato, peeled, diced
1 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1 cup water
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from french bread
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Directions:
1. Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain leek mixture, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Discard bay leaf.
2. Transfer leek mixture to processor. Blend until coarse puree forms. Return mixture to saucepan. Stir in breadcrumbs and reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Stir over medium-low heat until mixture is consistency of softly mashed potatoes, about 12 minutes. Stir in butter. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chives.
3. Per Serving: calories, 178; total fat, 4 g; saturated fat, 2 g; cholesterol, 10 mg. Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
By RecipeOfHealth.com