Pressure-Cooker Sicilian Steamed Leeks

Name: Pressure-Cooker Sicilian Steamed Leeks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Appetizers, Asian Side Dishes, Asian Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 small navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons sliced Greek olives; 1 teaspoon capers, drained; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise, cleaned; Crumbled feta cheese

I love the challenge of developing recipes for my garden leeks, a delicious but underused vegetable. This Italian-flavored dish is a family favorite. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Ingredients

1 large tomato, chopped
1 small navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced Greek olives
1 teaspoon capers, drained
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise, cleaned
Crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Combine the first 9 ingredients; set aside. Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Set leeks on trivet. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 2 minutes. Quick-release pressure.
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.