French Braised Leeks

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Ingredients

  • 6 -8 leeks
  • 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • water
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
  2. Take the leeks and cut off the dark green part - keep the white and light green portion. Also cut off the root part.
  3. Preheat oven on broil.
  4. Once water is boiling, add leeks and boil for about10-15 minute until soft.
  5. Meanwhile - start Sauce (see below).
  6. Take out leeks and let cool on a plate.
  7. Once slightly cool, remove 1 outer layer, and then slice in half lengthwise.
  8. Arrange in a baking dish, pour sauce overtop and broil until leeks are nicely browned - around 10 minute.
  9. Sauce:
  10. Heat up frozen OJ in a small saucepan until melted.
  11. Whisk in Olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  12. Let cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

263 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.5g 1% DV
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 8.9g 3% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 6.5g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9758.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 98mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 8.6mg 10% DV
Calcium 25.5mg 2% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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