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15-Minute Stovetop Creamed Leeks
This quick and easy side dish elevates your dinner table with little effort. Sliced leeks saute until tender, then melt into a luxurious cream sauce. Serve them with mushroom steaks, pan-seared fish, or a holiday meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
200 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 leek 1/4 inch half moon slices
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- pinch red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup vegetable stock
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup breadcrumbs toasted
Instructions
- Before starting, slice off the root end and dark green part of the leek; discard them or save to make homemade stock. Slice in half lengthwise, then cut each half into about 1/4 inch slices (half moons). Rinse well in a bowl of cold water.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, garlic, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Prep the toasted breadcrumbs while the leeks saute, and set aside until ready to use.
- Add the stock to the pan, stirring to combine, and bring to a simmer for about 4-5 minutes. Then add the heavy cream and continue to simmer for 1-2 minutes until its slightly thickened and the leeks are tender. Taste test for salt levels throughout the cooking process!
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with toasted breadcrumbs, if using.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
83mg
(3%)
Potassium
188mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2069IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2069IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.