Braised Leeks Recipe

Summary

Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Leeks6 Medium
 Butter3 Tablespoon
 Water3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Parmesan cheese1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), grated
 Fresh parsley1 Tablespoon, chopped
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Freshly ground pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1454 Calories from Fat 421

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 48 g74.1%

Saturated Fat 27.9 g139.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 113.8 mg37.9%

Sodium 1234.9 mg51.5%

Total Carbohydrates 240 g80.1%

Dietary Fiber 31.1 g124.3%

Sugars 65.9 g

Protein 35 g70.2%

Vitamin A 610% Vitamin C 369.7%

Calcium 132.4% Iron 204.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Remove root, tough outer leaves, and tops from leeks, leaving 2 inches of dark leaves.
Wash leeks; split in half lengthwise to within 1 inch of bulb end.
Melt butter in a large skillet.
Add leeks, tossing well to coat with butter.
Cover and cook over medium heat 10 minutes.
Add water, and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer over low heat 15 minutes or until tender.
Drain well.
Combine Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper, and sprinkle over leeks.
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