Mediterranean Style Leeks with Lemon Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mediterranean Style Leeks with Lemon Recipe). Greek-inspired, this is for leek and lemon lovers everywhere. A tasty, full-of-flavor side to accompany a myriad of main dishes. Complements fried and/or grilled fish to a 'T.' Can use some of the tender green parts if necessary.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Mediterranean Style Leeks with Lemon Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic

finely chopped

1 tablespoon white sugar

2 pounds leeks

white parts only

finely chopped

1 lemon

juiced

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat; cook and stir garlic and sugar in the hot oil until garlic is lightly browned 3 to 5 minutes. Mix leeks into garlic mixture; cook and stir until leeks are lightly browned about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Drizzle lemon juice over leek mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cover pan and cook over low heat until leeks are tender 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Style Leeks with Lemon Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 140

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.8g 4%

Carbohydrates: 18g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 6g

Fat: 7.3g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 1892.1IU 38%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 14mg 23%

Folate: 72.7mcg 18%

Calcium: 69mg 7%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 32.1mg 12%

Potassium: 208.8mg 6%

Sodium: 22.9mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 66.1

*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.