Sicilian Steamed Leeks

Name: Sicilian Steamed Leeks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise, cleaned; 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; Crumbled feta cheese

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

6 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise, cleaned
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
Crumbled feta cheese

Directions

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 nine 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.

Originally published as Sicilian Steamed Leeks in Modern Comfort Spring