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Braised Leeks and Carrots with Toasted Crumb
This simple dish takes full advantage of spring. Fresh from the garden leeks and carrots are braised until tender and finished with a crispy crumb.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 151 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 leeks pale green and white parts
- 6 small - medium carrots organic preferably
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ teaspoon rosemary chopped fresh
- ½ teaspoon thyme chopped fresh
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons homemade vegetable broth more if needed
- 1 lice pumpernickel or other - sourdough, rye, wheat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Slice leeks in half lengthwise and rinse any grit or sand out of them. Place the leeks and carrots in a casserole dish. Drizzle two tablespoons of olive oil over the vegetables and lightly toss to coat. Sprinkle with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Add two tablespoons vegetable broth and cover with lid or tight fitting aluminum foil.
- Braise for 40-45 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, place the bread in a mini prep food processor and pulse until you have fine breadcrumbs. Transfer breadcrumbs to a small bowl and add remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat. Arrange breadcrumbs in a single layer and bake for 5-8 minutes until crisp. Set aside.
- Transfer the vegetables to a serving platter and spoon any braising liquid over them. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
374mg
(16%)
Potassium
133mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1380IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
8.4mg
(9%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 374mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1380IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.