Confit of Leeks and Baby Carrots Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 41 mins

Total: 51 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Confit of Leeks and Baby Carrots Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

5 leeks - white and light green parts sliced

separated into rings

and rinsed

¾ pound baby carrots with tops

peeled and trimmed

¼ cup dry white wine

1 ½ cups chicken stock

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1 pinch white sugar

1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg

1 pinch salt to taste

1 pinch ground white pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir until translucent 5 to 10 minutes. Add carrots; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Pour in wine; cook until mostly evaporated 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir chicken stock thyme sugar nutmeg salt and pepper into the saucepan. Simmer uncovered until carrots are soft and liquid has mostly evaporated about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Confit of Leeks and Baby Carrots Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 168.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.6g 5%

Carbohydrates: 24.1g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 18%

Sugars: 9g

Fat: 6.5g 10%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 19%

Cholesterol: 15.5mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 13625.4IU 273%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 15.9mg 27%

Folate: 94.6mcg 24%

Calcium: 100.1mg 10%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 42.3mg 15%

Potassium: 417.6mg 12%

Sodium: 425.4mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 58.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.