The Mediterranean Dish · by Marilena Leavitt★ 4.8 (4)
Braised Leeks with Lemon and Feta
NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 9%·PRO 2%
CARBS 11G27% OF CAL
2G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC6G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 13G70% OF CAL
2G SAT11G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Leeks are seared and braised in white wine with fresh herbs and topped with feta cheese. The soft, caramelized leeks have a rich, savory flavor balanced by bright lemon. Serve alongside fish or meat, or pair with grains for a vegetarian dinner.
sidemediterraneancasserolegluten freevegetarian
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 3 medium leeks
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ((divided))
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1 small lemon, (sliced into rings)
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill ((optional))
- 1/4-1/2 cup crumbled Greek feta cheese ((optional))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
CAL 9%·PRO 2%
CARBS 11G27% OF CAL
2G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC6G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 13G70% OF CAL
2G SAT11G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 455mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
- Added sugar
- ≥0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 156mg
- Calcium
- 50mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 455MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.