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Braised Leeks and Fennel Recipe

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Atkins Braised Leeks and Fennel
6.3g
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
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1.6g

Protein

4.7g

Fat

1.4g

Fiber

75.9cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 each Leeks
  • 1 each Fennel Bulb
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth, Bouillon or Consomme
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Stick
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0 1/3 cup Parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Clean leeks and fennel then slice the leek into thin rounds and the fennel into thin slices.  Place leeks, fennel, broth, salt and pepper in a 11- by 9-inch pan. Dot with butter and cover pan with aluminum foil.
  3. Bake 15 minutes. Uncover, stir lightly and bake uncovered until vegetables are very tender and liquid is almost all gone, about 20 minutes.
  4. Mix in lemon juice and parsley.

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