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Gratin of Leeks Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 medium leeks, about 3 lb, trimmed and cleaned
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup gruyere or 1/2 cup swiss cheese, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp dry white wine
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp dried thyme
vegetable oil cooking spray or oil
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a Dutch oven; add leeks. Cover and cook 8 minutes or until tender; drain well, and pat leeks dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Combine milk and next 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and let cool. Strain through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
Place flour in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milk mixture, stirring with a whisk until blended. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until butter melts, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, and add Gruyere cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
Arrange leeks in an 11-x7-x2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Pour milk mixture over leeks; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper.
Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	199.94 Kcal (837 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.12g	8%
Cholesterol	17.04mg	6%
Sodium	108.26mg	5%
Potassium	415.53mg	9%
Total Carbs	30.2g	10%
Sugars	9.93g	40%
Dietary Fiber	3.57g	14%
Protein	8.62g	17%
Vitamin C	20.6mg	34%
Iron	3.5mg	20%
Calcium	277.3mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	79.82 Kcal (334 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.05g	8%
Cholesterol	6.8mg	6%
Sodium	43.22mg	5%
Potassium	165.88mg	9%
Total Carbs	12.06g	10%
Sugars	3.96g	40%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	14%
Protein	3.44g	17%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	34%
Iron	1.4mg	20%
Calcium	110.7mg	28%

* 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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