Suzanne Goin's Braised Leeks Recipe

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Suzanne Goin's Braised Leeks
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Peel any bruised outer layers from leeks. Trim roots, leaving root end intact. Trim off tops on diagonal, leaving 2 inches of green. Cut in half lengthwise. Clean very well in water to remove internal grit. Pat dry with towel. With cut sides up, season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup oil and wait 1 minute. Place leeks, cut side down, in pan being careful not to crowd them. Make in 2 batches and use more oil, if necessary. Sear them 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper and turn over to cook 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer them, cut side up, to a gratin dish.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup oil into pan and heat over medium heat. Add shallots, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Cook about 5 minutes, until just beginning to color. Add wind and reduce by half. Add 1 1/2 cups stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Pour over leeks, without quite covering them.
  5. Braise in oven 30 minutes, until tender.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 280.01 Kcal (1172 kJ)
Calories from fat 174.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.36g 30%
Cholesterol 2.1mg 1%
Sodium 122.11mg 5%
Potassium 339.03mg 7%
Total Carbs 20.47g 7%
Sugars 7.29g 29%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 11%
Protein 4.7g 9%
Vitamin C 13.5mg 22%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 67.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.85 Kcal (523 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.63g 30%
Cholesterol 0.94mg 1%
Sodium 54.45mg 5%
Potassium 151.17mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.13g 7%
Sugars 3.25g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 11%
Protein 2.1g 9%
Vitamin C 6mg 22%
Iron 0.9mg 12%
Calcium 30.3mg 7%

* 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

  • 6.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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