Braised Leeks Recipe
Braised Leeks Recipe from the diabetic recipe collection at InformationAboutDiabetes.comIngredients:
1 tsp canola oil4 lb leeks, trimmed, washed, and quarter, ed lengthwise1 cup chicken broth2 tbsp sugar
Preparation:
In a medium skillet with a lid, heat theoil over medium heat. Add the leeksand chicken broth and cover. Braise for 10-15 minutes, or until the leeksare tender, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid, cand ciik for 10-12minutes, until the broth has almost evaporated. Increase the heat to highand sprinkle the sugar over the leeks. Cook 10 minutes more, stirringfrequently, until the leeks are lightly carmelized. Serve immediately.Per serving: 100 calories, 20g carb., 2g protein, 0mg chol., 1.7g/15% fatSource Great Good Food by Julee Rosso Posted by Carolyn Shaw
Serves: 4
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Is this Braised Leeks Recipe Suitable for Diabetics?
This Braised Leeks recipe is part of our collection of diabetic Vegetable recipes. Because we don`t know your specific medical issues and the advice your health advisors have offered you, we we cannot say that this Braised Leeks recipe is acceptable for you. Nevertheless, as the original author labeled it as `diabetic` it suggest that it, at the very least, meets the basic specification for the tag `diabetic friendly`, being low in carbs and fat, and therefore, should be better for you than the non-diabetic equivalent. Even taking that into account, this Braised Leeks recipe should only be used if you understand your own condition and are happy that the contents of the recipe are OK for you.
Braised Leeks Recipe - Important Disclaimer
This Braised Leeks Recipe comes from the diabetic Vegetable recipes category. Clearly, it is impossible for us to prepare every one of the diabetic Vegetable recipes to certify that they are all totally modified for people with diabetes. Our diabetic recipe site has thousands of recipes in it, and to prepare each of them at 7 recipes per week would occupy us for 290 weeks. We strongly urge you to analyse the ingredients with due care to ensure that all the recipes are compliant with the dietary guidelines your nutritionalist has offered you. In the event that you suspect that this Braised Leeks recipe is not safe for sufferers of diabetes, then please let us know and we will withdraw it from the site.
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