Baby Leeks in Wine Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Baby Leeks in Wine Sauce
45 min.
8
61kcal

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Discover the delightful flavors of Baby Leeks in Wine Sauce, a vibrant dish that celebrates the fresh and delicate nature of baby leeks. Perfect for both vegetarian and vegan diets, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is an excellent addition to any meal, whether it's a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner. With an impressive 61 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt.

This elegant dish showcases tender baby leeks nestled in a rich, aromatic sauce made from dry white wine, fresh tomatoes, and fragrant herbs. The subtle sweetness of the leeks is enhanced by the tangy notes of lemon and the savory depth of broth, creating a harmonious balance that tantalizes the palate. Each serving is a burst of flavor that surprises and delights!

Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for cooks at any skill level. With minimal equipment needed, you can whip it up in a simple nonstick frying pan, making it a convenient choice for both home cooks and seasoned chefs. Plus, this dish can be served warm or at room temperature, making it incredibly versatile for any dining setting.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking to elevate a weeknight meal, Baby Leeks in Wine Sauce will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Embrace the goodness of plant-based cooking with this deliciously satisfying dish that is sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • 24  baby leeks ()
  • 0.8 cup cooking wine dry white
  • clove garlic chopped
  • servings salt and fresh-ground pepper 
  • 0.5  optional: lemon thinly sliced
  • servings strands of lemon peel thin
  • 0.8 cup onion chopped
  •  parsley sprigs 
  •  roma tomatoes cored seeded chopped ( 6 oz. total)
  • 0.8 cup vegetable broth 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Trim off and discard leek roots and tops, making each leek 6 inches long. Rinse well.
  2. In a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan, combine onion and garlic. Stir over medium-high heat until onion is limp, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add wine, broth, lemon slices, tomatoes, and parsley to pan.
  4. Lay leeks in pan. Cover and bring to boiling over high heat. Turn heat to low and simmer until leeks are tender when pierced, about 10 minutes.
  5. With a slotted spoon, transfer leeks to a shallow rimmed dish.
  6. Discard lemon slices and parsley. Boil tomato mixture over high heat until reduced to about 1 cup, 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Pour sauce across center of leeks.
  8. Garnish with lemon peel and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories61kcal
Protein9.57%
Fat4.07%
Carbs86.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.56
Glycemic Load
2.74
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
6.8595650740292%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Eriodictyol
1.44mg
Hesperetin
1.97mg
Naringenin
0.23mg
Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
0.75mg
Kaempferol
1.41mg
Myricetin
0.32mg
Quercetin
3.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:60.59kcal
3.03%
Fat:0.22g
0.34%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.21%
Carbohydrates:10.54g
3.51%
Net Carbohydrates:8.98g
3.27%
Sugar:3.51g
3.9%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:294.79mg
12.82%
Alcohol:2.32g
100%
Alcohol %:2.23%
100%
Protein:1.17g
2.34%
Vitamin K:40.34µg
38.42%
Vitamin A:1062.36IU
21.25%
Vitamin C:14.28mg
17.3%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.23%
Folate:38.42µg
9.6%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.24%
Iron:1.25mg
6.97%
Fiber:1.56g
6.22%
Potassium:177.73mg
5.08%
Magnesium:20.06mg
5.02%
Calcium:39.55mg
3.95%
Copper:0.08mg
3.95%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.64%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.13%
Phosphorus:31.18mg
3.12%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.75%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.63%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.29%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes