Leeks a La Grecque (Greek Style Leeks) Recipe

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Leeks a La Grecque (Greek Style Leeks)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Remove roots, outer leaves, and tops from leeks, leaving 1 1/2 to 2 inches of dark leaves.
  3. Slice leeks in half lengthwise to within 1 inch of bulb end, rinse with cold water. Arrange leeks in a single layer in the bottom of a baking dish.
  4. Combine water and next 6 ingredients (through cinnamon) in a small saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Pour vinegar mixture over leeks. Cover with foil, bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until leeks are tender. Using a slotted spoon, remove leeks, reserve cooking liquid. Cool leeks to room temperature Cover and chill 2 hours.
  5. Place the cooking liquid in a small saucepan, bring to a boil. Remove from heat, strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Discard solids.
  6. Place 2 leek halves on each plate, top each serving with 1/4 cup tomato and 1 1/2 tsp of olives. Drizzle 1 tbls reserved liquid over each serving and divide cheese evenly among plates. Sprinkle with chopped marjoram and chopped oregano.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 115.58 Kcal (484 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.33g 7%
Cholesterol 8.34mg 3%
Sodium 479.96mg 20%
Potassium 291.96mg 6%
Total Carbs 15.71g 5%
Sugars 5.33g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 11%
Protein 3.65g 7%
Vitamin C 17.2mg 29%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 51.55 Kcal (216 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.93g 7%
Cholesterol 3.72mg 3%
Sodium 214.05mg 20%
Potassium 130.21mg 6%
Total Carbs 7.01g 5%
Sugars 2.38g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.21g 11%
Protein 1.63g 7%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 29%
Iron 1.1mg 13%
Calcium 57.5mg 13%

* 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

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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