Elegance doesn’t come in simpler forms than this lovely dish of braised leeks. Serve beside your favorite lean cut of steak au poivre with some crusty whole wheat bread for a meal that will feel decadently French while remaining flawlessly simple.
Ingredients
- 6 leeks
- 2 T. unsalted butter
- 1 T. dry vermouth
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1/2 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 c. green lentils, cooked
Directions
- Cut off the dark green tops of the leeks and remove tough outer layers. Cut each in half lengthwise. Soak in cold water for 5-10 minutes and rinse clean.
- In a large frying pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter then add the vermouth. Place leeks cut-side down in the pan. Cook until starting to brown, 4-5 minutes.
- Add the thyme and broth. Cover and simmer until leeks are tender, 10-15 minutes. Add the lentils and cook until lentils are warm.
- Remove and discard the thyme stems. Serve with cooking liquid.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 224 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 6.5g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 18% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% | |
| Sodium 70mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars 7g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 16g | ||
| Protein 7g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 95.6mg | 8% | |
| Iron 4.6mg | 30% | |
| Potassium 430mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 189.6mcg | 20% | |
| Vitamin C 17.7mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin E 1.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 64.1mcg | 50% | |
| Thiamin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.4mg | 25% | |
| Folate 175.5mcg | 44% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 1.9mcg | 6% | |
| Chloride 78.8mg | 4% | |
| Pantothenate 0.5mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus 138.2mg | 10% | |
| Iodine 0mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 56.3mg | 15% | |
| Zinc 0.8mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 2.8mcg | 6% | |
| Copper 0.3mg | 35% | |
| Manganese 0.9mg | 40% | |
| Chromium 0.1mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 43.8mcg | 100% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Leeks, Lentils, Low Sodium Vegetable Broth (water, Organic Carrots, Organic Onion, Organic Celery, Organic Leeks, Organic Tomato Puree, Organic Mushrooms, Organic Garlic, Sea Salt, Organic Savory Leaf, Organic Ground Bay Leaf), Butter (sweet Cream), Vermouth, Thyme.
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