PRESSURE-COOKER SICILIAN STEAMED LEEKS

Pressure-Cooker Sicilian Steamed Leeks image

I love the challenge of developing recipes for my garden leeks, a delicious but underused vegetable. This Italian-flavored dish is a family favorite. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 large tomato, chopped
1 small navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced Greek olives
1 teaspoon capers, drained
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise, cleaned
Crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Combine the first 9 ingredients; set aside. Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Set leeks on trivet. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 2 minutes. Quick-release pressure. , Transfer leeks to a serving platter. Spoon tomato mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges