Stewed Leeks

Name: Stewed Leeks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italia
Ingredients: 8 Leeks; 1 Sprig Thyme; 1 Sprig Rosemary; 1 Leaf Bay Leaf; 40 Cl Vegetable Broth; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Clove Garlic; 1 Packet Saffron; 1 Lemon (juice); to taste Salt; to taste Pepper

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Category: Side dishes

Stewed Leeks are a delicious side dish, perfect for accompanying meats and fish. The leeks are cooked over low heat with a mixture of vegetable broth, aromatic herbs, and spices, making them soft and full of flavor. A splash of fresh lemon juice adds a fresh and citrusy note. This dish is simple to prepare but rich in taste.

Difficulty: Medium

Cooking time: 20 minCooking: 20 min

Preparation time: 10 minPreparation: 10 min

Country: Italia

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Ingredients

No. Servings

Leeks8
Thyme1Sprig
Rosemary1Sprig
Bay leaf1Leaf
Vegetable broth40Cl
Olive oil3Tablespoons
Garlic1Clove
Saffron1Packet
Lemon (juice)1
Saltto taste
Pepperto taste

Preparation Ingredients Suggestions General Information Analysis Macronutrients

Preparation

STEP 1 OF 9
Clean the leeks: remove the outermost leaves and keep only the white part
STEP 2 OF 9
Cut the leeks in half to obtain a total of 16 pieces
STEP 3 OF 9
Heat the oil in a saucepan and lightly brown the leeks on all sides
STEP 4 OF 9
Add the bay leaf and other herbs, the garlic clove peeled and halved, and the saffron
STEP 5 OF 9
Season with salt and pepper, and pour in the broth and lemon juice
STEP 6 OF 9
Let the leeks cook covered over medium heat for about 25 minutes or until tender
STEP 7 OF 9
Then remove them from the heat and transfer them to a serving dish
STEP 8 OF 9
Reduce the cooking liquid until it is slightly thick, then pour it over the leeks
STEP 9 OF 9
Serve them hot or warm

Suggestions

Pan
Knife
Cutting Board

General Information

Storage notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days

More information

You can serve Stewed Leeks as a side dish or as a base for a vegetarian main course

Origin

Italia

Analysis

Attention

The data represented here, limited to certain specificities, are the result of an analysis carried out using Tuduu's proprietary algorithms. As such, they may contain errors and/or inaccuracies, therefore users are always requested to verify their correctness. If anomalies are detected, please contact us at info@tuduu.it

Lifestyles

Intolerances and allergies

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Attention

The data represented here are the result of an analysis carried out using Tuduu's proprietary algorithms, based on the database provided by IEO. As such, they may contain errors and/or inaccuracies, so users are always requested to verify their correctness. If anomalies are detected, please contact us at info@tuduu.it

Energy (kcal)	51.36
Carbohydrates (g)	4.07
of which Sugars (g)	3.94
Fat (g)	2.92
of which Saturates (g)	0.45
Protein (g)	1.43
Fiber (g)	1.88
Sale (g)	0.12

Proteins
1.43g·14%
Carbohydrates
4.07g·40%
Fats
2.92g·28%
Fibers
1.88g·18%