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Braised Leeks with Warm Pancetta Dressing Recipe

Braised Leeks with Warm Pancetta Dressing Recipe

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Braised Leeks with Warm Pancetta Dressing

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 leeks, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 large carrot, cut into (3-inch) pieces
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 thyme sprig
cooking spray
1 tsp olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped pancetta (about 1 oz)
2 tbsp finely chopped leek
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
dash of kosher salt
thyme sprigs (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°.
To prepare leeks, arrange leek halves in an 8-inch baking dish; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add broth and next 3 ingredients (through 1 thyme sprig). Cut 1 (8-inch) square of parchment paper; lightly coat with cooking spray. Place parchment over leek mixture, coated side down. Bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until leeks are tender. Let stand 5 minutes; drain cooking liquid through a sieve over a bowl, reserving solids.
Place cooking liquid in a small, heavy saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 8 minutes). Chop cooked carrot; set aside. Coarsely chop cooked garlic; set aside.
To prepare dressing, heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until crisp. Stir in garlic and chopped leek; sauté 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with sugar; sauté 1 minute or until sugar dissolves. Stir in vinegar; simmer 2 minutes. Add braising liquid, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and dash of salt; simmer 2 minutes or until slightly thick. Remove from heat. Arrange leek halves in a serving dish; sprinkle with carrot. Drizzle pancetta mixture over leek halves. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	164.78 Kcal (690 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.41g	5%
Cholesterol	5.67mg	2%
Sodium	492.51mg	21%
Potassium	453.9mg	10%
Total Carbs	21.62g	7%
Sugars	11.04g	44%
Dietary Fiber	2.45g	10%
Protein	12.36g	25%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	140.1mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.93 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.49g	5%
Cholesterol	2.48mg	2%
Sodium	215mg	21%
Potassium	198.14mg	10%
Total Carbs	9.44g	7%
Sugars	4.82g	44%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	10%
Protein	5.39g	25%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	1.6mg	21%
Calcium	61.2mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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