Caramelized Braised Leeks Recipe

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Caramelized Braised Leeks
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Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs leeks, trimmed, washed , and quartered lengthwise, chopped into about 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Directions:

  1. In a medium skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the leeks and the chicken broth; Note that the leeks will reduce tremendously! You'll think you have enough to serve an army, but will ending up finishing them up with just a few hungry people!
  3. Cover and braise, stirring occasionally, for 8-12 minutes or until leeks are tender.
  4. Remove the lid, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the broth has almost evaporated.
  5. Increase heat to medium high and sprinkle the sugar over the leeks. If you don't have turbinado sugar, you can use regular granulated sugar, but the flavor will be slightly reduced.
  6. Cook, stirring frequently, for another 5-10 minutes or until the leeks are lightly caramelized.
  7. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 211.38 Kcal (885 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.75g 1%
Sodium 203.95mg 8%
Potassium 576.87mg 12%
Total Carbs 46.93g 16%
Sugars 16.65g 67%
Dietary Fiber 6.05g 24%
Protein 6.05g 12%
Vitamin C 39mg 65%
Iron 6mg 34%
Calcium 181.3mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 60.94 Kcal (255 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.22g 1%
Sodium 58.8mg 8%
Potassium 166.31mg 12%
Total Carbs 13.53g 16%
Sugars 4.8g 67%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 24%
Protein 1.74g 12%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 65%
Iron 1.7mg 34%
Calcium 52.3mg 18%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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