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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds leeks
  • 2 or 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable or extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Wash the leeks carefully to remove any soil nestling between the leaves.
  2. Trim the root ends and cut off the tough green part of the leaves.
  3. Cut the rest into 2-inch pieces.
  4. Fry the garlic and sugar in hot oil for moments only, until the sugar becomes slightly caramelized.
  5. Add the leeks and turn them, over moderate heat, to color them lightly.
  6. Sprinkle with lemon juice, add salt, and barely cover with water.
  7. Stew gently over very low heat until the leeks are tender and the liquid is reduced.
  8. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

151 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.4g 7% DV
Total Fat 4.4g 6% DV
Carbs 26.6g 10% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9894.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 348mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 164mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 13.4mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 70mg 5% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

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

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