Simmered Leeks

Leeks are a member of the onion family and have been cultivated for thousands of years. They were prized by the ancient Egyptians and Romans for their flavor and medicinal properties.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 6.

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Simmered Leeks

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Leeks
• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Trim the dark green tops and root ends of the leeks, then slice them into 1-inch pieces.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
6. Serve the simmered leeks hot as a side dish or as a base for other recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 6g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.