Sicilian Steamed Leeks
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min
YIELD: 6 servings.
I love the challenge of developing recipes for my garden leeks, a delicious underused vegetable. This Italian-flavored dish is a family favorite. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Ingredients
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6 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise, cleaned
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1 large tomato, chopped
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1 small navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons sliced Greek olives
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1 teaspoon capers, drained
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1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Crumbled feta cheese
Directions
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1.
In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place leeks in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the next 9 ingredients. Transfer leeks to a serving platter. Spoon tomato mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 83 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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