Dinner

Braised Leeks is for Dinner.

Braised Leeks takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Braised Leeks takes 10 minutes to cook.

Braised Leeks makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Braised Leeks are:

4 Leeks, cleaned & trimmed with the green tops cut off
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Lemon Zest
1/4 Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth

Here is how you make Braised Leeks:

Cut leeks down the middle lengthwise, then wash under a running facet to remove any dirt that remains between the layers. Don't shake dry, just set them aside.Heat 2 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on a large saute or frying pan on medium heat. Add the leeks, stirring them occasionally until the leaves soften, about 5 - 7 minutesAdd Chicken Broth and Lemon Zest to pan and cover, simmering for about ten minutes.Remove from heat and serve.Makes 2 servings of 4 leek-halves each.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KASLO7.

The nutritional information for Braised Leeks is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 231.9

• Total Fat: 14.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 44.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
• Protein: 3.0 g