10 large leeks (white only), washed well and cut in 1
4 eggs
3 tbsp bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (opt, )
1 salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
A Recipe for
Leek Frittata
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a
boil.
Add leeks and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; when
cool, squeeze out excess water and set aside. Combine eggs, bread
crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Stir in leeks and season to
taste with salt and pepper. Pout 2 tablespoons of the oil into an
8-inch baking pan and swirl to cover. Spread the leek mixture evenly
over the bottom. Sprinkle remaining olive oil on top. Bake for 20-30
minutes or until golden. Cut into squares.
Nutritional info per serving: 268 cal; 8g pro, 32g carb, 13g fat
(43%), 4.2g fiber, 142g chol, 107mg sod
Source: Rachel Alazraki Nahum, Milan, Italy through her son Nuccio
Nahum, Miami Beach, Fl Miami Herald, 9/14/95 format: 8/9/96, Lisa
Crawford
Serves: 6
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