Sautéed Leeks W/ Lemon & Cayenne Recipe

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Sautéed Leeks W/ Lemon & Cayenne
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Ingredients
5
Count
Nutrition
25
Calories
Total time
13
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. 1. Pour 1 TB of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2. Chop 2 large whole leeks (and admire how pretty they are inside as you're chopping) and add to skillet.
  3. 3. Season with salt and pepper (I just use a dash of each).
  4. 4. Squeeze the zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon into the skillet.
  5. 5. Add 1 tsp cayenne pepper.
  6. 6. Sauté over medium heat until white parts of leek become translucent and start to slightly caramelize.
  7. 7. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 25.07 Kcal (105 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Sodium 3.67mg 0%
Potassium 37.87mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.8g 1%
Sugars 0.81g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 2%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 11.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 112.57 Kcal (471 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.71g 2%
Sodium 16.5mg 0%
Potassium 170.05mg 1%
Total Carbs 12.59g 1%
Sugars 3.63g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 2%
Protein 1.78g 1%
Vitamin C 16.8mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 51.1mg 1%

* 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

  • 0.5
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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