Poireaux Braises (Braised Leeks) Recipe

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Poireaux Braises (Braised Leeks)
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Ingredients:

  • 4 medium leeks , roots removed, outer leaves & tops removed, washed clean (about 2 1/4 lbs, you should have 6-inch of each leek
  • 0.5 (14 oz) can chicken broth (approx 3/4 cup)
  • 1 tbsp margarine or 1 tbsp butter

Directions:

  1. Cut leeks diagonally into thirds and then diagonally in half to form 6 triangular pieces from each leek.
  2. Rinse under cold water; drain.
  3. Melt margarine in a heavy skillet; add leeks.
  4. Cook until lightly browned, stirring gently, approx 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the broth cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until golden and the broth has mostly evaporated.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 181.24 Kcal (759 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.88g 4%
Sodium 64.06mg 3%
Potassium 462.64mg 10%
Total Carbs 35.75g 12%
Sugars 10.2g 41%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g 20%
Protein 5.1g 10%
Vitamin C 30.9mg 51%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 150.8mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 69.13 Kcal (289 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.1g 4%
Sodium 24.43mg 3%
Potassium 176.45mg 10%
Total Carbs 13.63g 12%
Sugars 3.89g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 20%
Protein 1.95g 10%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 51%
Iron 1.9mg 28%
Calcium 57.5mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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