Leeks and Parsnips: Sauteed or Creamed Recipe

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Leeks and Parsnips: Sauteed or Creamed
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Ingredients:

  • 3 medium leeks
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 4 medium parsnips
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp arrowroot
  • 1/4 cup water , as needed

Directions:

  1. Clean the leeks and discard the dark green portions.
  2. Cut the leeks lengthwise then into one-inch pieces.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium skillet, med. heat.
  4. Add the garlic and fry 'til fragrant.
  5. Add leeks and fry until the leeks are tender, about 6-minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, peel and chunk the parsnips into one-inch pieces.
  7. Place in a steaming basket and steam 'til they are as tender as you prefer. I like them fork-tender. Drain parsnips and add to the skillet with the leeks. Add salt and pepper.
  8. Gently sautee together for 5-minutes.
  9. At this point you can serve it, OR continue on and cream it:.
  10. In a jar with a screw top, add the half-n-half and arrowroot. Shake 'til blended.
  11. Turn heat to low under the leeks and parsnips. Pour in the arrowroot mixture, stirring gently as you pour.
  12. If too thick, gradually add the water (or use milk if preferred). Let simmer for a couple of minutes. Taste to adjust seasoning, probably an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  13. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 135.63 Kcal (568 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.41g 14%
Cholesterol 26.46mg 9%
Sodium 608.88mg 25%
Potassium 178.4mg 4%
Total Carbs 11.6g 4%
Sugars 2.7g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 6%
Protein 2.51g 5%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 80.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 109.48 Kcal (458 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.6g 14%
Cholesterol 21.36mg 9%
Sodium 491.48mg 25%
Potassium 144mg 4%
Total Carbs 9.37g 4%
Sugars 2.18g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 6%
Protein 2.03g 5%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 8%
Calcium 64.6mg 8%

* 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

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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