How To Prepare Fresh Leeks Recipe

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How To Prepare Fresh Leeks
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Ingredients:

  • 12 large leeks (about 4 1/2 lb)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. To Clean: Discard outer leaves; cut off root and cut top leaves to where dark green begins to pale. Wash carefully under cold running water to remove grit. Leeks may be prepared whole, sliced in half, or cut into pieces as directed in recipe.
  2. To Boil: Cook leeks in boiling water to cover 15 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Arrange on serving dish. Pour melted butter over leeks, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Other Cooking Methods: Braise in chicken broth; steam.
  4. Serving Suggestions: Leeks may be served with any of the following: Cheese Sauce, Fresh Tomato Sauce, or any hollandaise, sour cream, or white sauce. Chilled cooked leeks may be served with salads.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 181.06 Kcal (758 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.88g 4%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 51.41mg 2%
Potassium 460.02mg 10%
Total Carbs 35.71g 12%
Sugars 10.2g 41%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g 20%
Protein 5.14g 10%
Vitamin C 30.6mg 51%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 151.4mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 70 Kcal (293 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.11g 4%
Cholesterol 2.95mg 3%
Sodium 19.88mg 2%
Potassium 177.86mg 10%
Total Carbs 13.81g 12%
Sugars 3.95g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 20%
Protein 1.99g 10%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 51%
Iron 2mg 28%
Calcium 58.5mg 15%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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