Butter Beans and Braised Leeks Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup dried butter beans
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 medium bay leaf
6 cardamom pods, hulled and crushed
2 large leeks , thoroughly rinsed and white portions sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 cup dry white wine
2 medium tomatoes, peeled,cored,seeded and diced
2 tbsp champagne vinegar
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Place the butter beans in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water.
Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook,covered (with the lid cracked), until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.
Drain and cool.
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onions and garlic and saute, stirring constantly, until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add bay leaf and cardamom and cook for 1 minute.
Add the leek rounds and carrot, reduce the heat, and saute, covered, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the wine and tomatoes, bring to a simmer, then add the beans and cook for 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring constantly.
Add the vinegar, salt and pepper, stir well, and remove from the heat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	111.41 Kcal (466 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.02g	8%
Sodium	65.73mg	3%
Potassium	183.98mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.1g	3%
Sugars	2.86g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	8%
Protein	1.91g	4%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	28.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.09 Kcal (327 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.52g	8%
Sodium	46.07mg	3%
Potassium	128.95mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.08g	3%
Sugars	2g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	8%
Protein	1.34g	4%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	19.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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