BRAISED BABY LEEKS

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Tender vegetables are braised with chicken stock and thyme for a healthy, low-fat side dish

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

280g baby leeks
knob of butter
500ml chicken stock
handful thyme sprigs , plus extra leaves to serve

Steps:

  • Wash and trim the ends and roots of the baby leeks. Heat a knob of butter in a large frying pan, and add the leeks. Roll them around to coat them in the butter.
  • Add the chicken stock, bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer and add the thyme. Cook for 20 mins or until tender. Serve with a sprinkling of thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

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