Sephardic Leek and Cheese Casserole Recipe

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Sephardic Leek and Cheese Casserole
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F Oil a 9-inch square or 8 by 11inch baking dish or two 9-inch pie plates.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and if using the onion and saute until softened about 10 minutes. Add the water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the table salt or 3 teaspoons kosher salt, cover and simmer until the leeks are tender about 15 minutes. Drain.
  3. In a large bowl, combinethe cheeses, eggs, oil, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon kosher salt, pepper and if using the dill.
  4. Stir in leeks.
  5. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Bake until set and golden brown, about 50 minutes.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  7. Variations.
  8. W/potatos. Omit the cheese and cook 2 pounds peeled and diced russet potatoes with the leeks, mashing them together after draining. If desired add 1/2 cup grated kashkaval or parmesan cheese.
  9. W/Zucchini. use only 1 1/2 pounds leeks and add 2 cups (about 1 pound) grated zucchini with the water.
  10. W/potatos & zucchini. Omit cheese, add 2 pounds potatos and cut leeks to 1 1/2 pounds and add 2 cups zucchini. Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. You can if you want add some feta still about 1/2 cup at the same point you'd add the other cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 386.29 Kcal (1617 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.64g 33%
Cholesterol 143.94mg 48%
Sodium 1207.09mg 50%
Potassium 410.28mg 9%
Total Carbs 27.65g 9%
Sugars 8.52g 34%
Dietary Fiber 3.87g 15%
Protein 21.87g 44%
Vitamin C 22mg 37%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 358.4mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.59 Kcal (509 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.81g 33%
Cholesterol 45.31mg 48%
Sodium 379.95mg 50%
Potassium 129.14mg 9%
Total Carbs 8.7g 9%
Sugars 2.68g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 15%
Protein 6.88g 44%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 37%
Iron 1.4mg 24%
Calcium 112.8mg 36%

* 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

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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