Polenta with Leeks and Carrots

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Polenta with Leeks and Carrots
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Health Score:
93 / 100
Difficulty:
advanced
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
Calories:
315
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie315 cal.(15 %)
Protein7 g(7 %)
Fat17 g(15 %)
Carbohydrates34 g(23 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage8.2 g(27 %)
Vitamin A1 mg(125 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E3.2 mg(27 %)
Vitamin K74.5 μg(124 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin2.8 mg(23 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate144 μg(48 %)
Pantothenic acid0.6 mg(10 %)
Biotin7.8 μg(17 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C40 mg(42 %)
Potassium630 mg(16 %)
Calcium109 mg(11 %)
Magnesium49 mg(16 %)
Iron2.3 mg(15 %)
Iodine14 μg(7 %)
Zinc1.5 mg(19 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.5 g
Uric acid115 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Complete sugar8 g

Ingredients

for
4
For the polenta:
2 carrots
salt
1 shallot
1 garlic clove
2 Tbsps olive oil
500 milliliters Vegetable broth (Granulated instant)
150 grams Cornmeal
1 bowl Organic lemons (Zest and juice)
peppers
1 tsp finely chopped Tarragon
Also:
2 stalks Large Leeks
4 Tbsps olive oil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Peel carrots and chop finely. Blanch in salted water for 3 to 4 minutes, then drain. Peel shallot and garlic and chop finely. Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté shallots and garlic. Pour in broth and stir in cornmeal. Stir over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in tarragon and carrots.

2.

Rinse leeks, clean and cut into finger-length pieces. Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan. Sauté leeks for 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Plate sautéed leeks with polenta on the side. Garnish with tarragon before serving.

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