Braised White Beans and Leeks Recipe

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Braised White Beans and Leeks
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
183
Calories
Total time
1440
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Soak the beans, uncovered, in a large bowl of cold water for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight. Drain and set aside.
  2. Arrange a rack in the lower third of your oven and preheat to 225°F.
  3. Trim the leeks discarding the tough green tops, halve vertically, and rinse in cold water, making sure to clean out any dirt trapped between the layers. Slice into thin half circles. In a Dutch oven or ovenproof casserole over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the celery, garlic, and leeks and cook until the vegetables are softened, 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the beans, thyme, herbs de Provence, red pepper flakes to taste, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a generous amount of black pepper. Stir in the vegetables broth and 1/2 cup water and bring the mixture back up to a gentle boil. Cover the pot with an ovenproof lid or cover tightly with foil. Place in the oven and cook, checking occasionally to make sure the pot is never dry, until the beans are soft throughout but not falling apart, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. If the pot seems dry, add water in 1/2 cup increments and stir once or twice. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if necessary.
  5. Remove the pot from the oven and turn the temperature to 500°F Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan on top of the bean mixture and put the pot back in the oven, leaving the lid off. Cook until the cheese is completely melted and brown in spots, 8-10 minutes. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 183.28 Kcal (767 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.84g 11%
Cholesterol 9.27mg 3%
Sodium 854.36mg 36%
Potassium 401.57mg 9%
Total Carbs 21.62g 7%
Sugars 5.48g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3.75g 15%
Protein 10.99g 22%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 15%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 253.5mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.9 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.68g 11%
Cholesterol 3.64mg 3%
Sodium 335.16mg 36%
Potassium 157.53mg 9%
Total Carbs 8.48g 7%
Sugars 2.15g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.47g 15%
Protein 4.31g 22%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 15%
Iron 0.8mg 12%
Calcium 99.5mg 25%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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