Braised leeks & apples
Cook vegetables in stock and herbs for a tasty and tender side dish that's perfect with a roast
Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 10 mins
Cook 20 mins
Vegetarian, Low-fat
- Arrange the leeks and apple wedges in a single layer in a wide, shallow casserole dish with a lid. Poke the sprigs of thyme in among the leeks and pour over the stock. Season and dot the butter on top.
- Place over a medium heat, bring to the boil, then put the lid on and gently simmer for 15 mins or until the apples and leeks are tender.
PER SERVING
60 kcalories, protein 2g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 3 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 3g, sugar 7g, salt 0.2 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2012.
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Ingredients
- 3 small leeks , outer leaves removed, thickly sliced
- 2 eating apples , cored and cut into wedges
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 300ml vegetable stock
- knob of butter
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Serves 4
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Cook 20 mins
Vegetarian, Low-fat
Ingredients
- 3 small leeks , outer leaves removed, thickly sliced
- 2 eating apples , cored and cut into wedges
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 300ml vegetable stock
- knob of butter
PER SERVING
60 kcalories, protein 2g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 3 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 3g, sugar 7g, salt 0.2 g
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