Leeks in Olive Oil
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Leeks in Olive Oil

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Delicious as an accompaniment to rissoles!

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 80 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 60 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 336 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings

Ingredients

2 pounds leeks
1/3 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
2 each carrots small, halved & sliced
2 tablespoons rice uncooked
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 x lemon juice of half lemon
1 1/2 cups water

Directions

Trim leeks.

Remove a few of the outer layers. Slice 3/4" thick, discard tough green leaves.

Wash well in several changes of water.

In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil.

Stir in leeks and carrots.

Cover and cook very gently for 30 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally.

Blend in the remaining ingredients in order.

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, checking the liquid.

Add more water if necessary. When fully cooked, it should be very moist but not watery.

Serve cold with lemon juice.

Serve as part of a buffet including other vegetable dishes.

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Delicious as an accompaniment to rissoles!
*** 8 months ago by ogm

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 373g
Amount per Serving
Calories 336 50% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g29%
 Saturated Fat 3.0g13%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 513mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 41.0g14%
 Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
 Sugars 12.0g
Protein 4.0g8%
Vitamin A 178%  Vitamin C 48%
Calcium 15%  Iron 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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