Sauteed Leeks

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Ingredients

  • 2 bunches leeks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice leeks. Use white and light green parts of leeks. Separate rings and place in colander. Rinse well and drain well. Try to get leeks as dry as possible.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter on med-high in frying pan large enough for all the leeks. Remember that they will wilt down!
  3. Add leeks to frying pan. Stir until all the leeks are coated with oil and butter. At this time, add tarragon, coriander and salt and pepper.
  4. Reduce heat to medium.
  5. Stirring frequently, cook until leeks are close to caramelized, approximately 25 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

665 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 57.1g 73% DV
Carbs 44.2g 16% DV
Fiber 18.9g 68% DV
Sugar 0.7g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9780.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1428mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 69.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 18.8mg 21% DV
Calcium 586.5mg 45% DV
Iron 15.1mg 84% DV

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

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