Leeks 'N' Bacon

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb leek, white parts only, washed of grit, drained
  • 2 -3 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup celery rib, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • salt
  • black pepper (read *NOTE)

Instructions

  1. *NOTE: Can use pepper bacon instead in which case you would omit the black pepper seasoning as indicated in the recipe directions.
  2. Discard green parts of leeks and thinly slice the white parts.
  3. In large saute pan on medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. DO NOT burn! Set aside on paper towel. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
  4. Add the garlic and saute 30 seconds. Then add the leeks and celery sauteeing another 4-5 minutes or until softnened, stirring often.
  5. Crumble the bacon and stir into the leeks. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

325 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.4g 39% DV
Total Fat 17.2g 22% DV
Carbs 27.6g 10% DV
Fiber 7.4g 26% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10287.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 633.5mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 47mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 141.5mg 11% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

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

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