Leeks Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 5 Minutes - Cost: $ Servings: 4 - Difficulty Level: 1 Ratings Not Yet Rated | Read Comments Add Star Rating | Add Comments Printer-Friendly Version Email This Recipe and/or

Ingredients

• 8 medium sized leeks, trimmed well and washed
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Split the trimmed leeks lengthwise, leaving the white root ends whole.
2. Make certain all sand and grit is rinsed off.
3. Bundle leeks and tie with string.
4. Drop into saucepan of boiling water and simmer, covered, for about 12 minutes, or until just tender.
5. Serve immediately with vinegar and olive oil, or place in iced water to stop cooking and serve chilled topped with vinegar and olive oil.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving) Calories: 76 Protein: 1 g Sodium: 46 mg Fat: 5 g Carbohydrates: 8 g Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat Source: The Diabetic Newsletter