Simmered Leeks Recipe

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Simmered Leeks
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 lbs leeks
  • 1/2 tsp salt , to taste
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper , to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter

Directions:

  1. Carefully clean leeks; cut off the stemmy bottoms and the dark green leaves, so you end up with with white and light green parts only (dirt can get in between the leaves, so wash them out well).
  2. Cut leeks lengthwise in quarters, then into about 1-inch squares.
  3. Heat oil in heavy wide saucepan or saute pan; add leeks, salt, pepper, and stir over low heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Add broth and bring to boil, cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until leeks are tender.
  5. Raise heat to medium, uncover and let juices reduce to about half.
  6. Be careful not to let burn.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning, serve hot.
  8. Makes about 2-4 servings, depending on what you're using them for.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 233.76 Kcal (979 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.36g 10%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 366.18mg 15%
Potassium 565.46mg 12%
Total Carbs 40.37g 13%
Sugars 11.34g 45%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g 23%
Protein 6.95g 14%
Vitamin C 34mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 5.7mg 32%
Calcium 172.1mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 66.52 Kcal (279 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.81g 10%
Cholesterol 4.34mg 5%
Sodium 104.2mg 15%
Potassium 160.9mg 12%
Total Carbs 11.49g 13%
Sugars 3.23g 45%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 23%
Protein 1.98g 14%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 57%
Iron 1.6mg 32%
Calcium 49mg 17%

* 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

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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