Braised leeks & apples
By Good Food
Cook vegetables in stock and herbs for a tasty and tender side dish that’s perfect with a roast
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Prep:10 mins
Cook:20 mins
- Serves 4
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
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kcal 60
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fat 3g
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saturates 1g
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carbs 8g
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sugars 7g
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fibre 3g
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protein 2g
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salt 0.2g
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
Method
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.