Leeks Vinaigrette Recipe

8 md Size leeks, trimmed well

-washed 1 tb Balsamic vinaigrette

Split the trimmed leeks lengthwise, leaving the white root ends whole. Make certain all sand is rinsed away. Bundle leeks and tie with string. Drop into saucepan of boiling water and simmer, covered, about 12 minutes, until just tender. Serve immediately with vinaigrette, or place in iced water to stop cooking, and serve chilled. Food Exchanges per serving: 1 VEGTABLE EXCHANGE + 1 FAT EXCHANGE; CAL: 76; CHO: Omg; CAR: 8g; PRO: 1g; SOD: 46mg; FAT: 5g; Source: The Art of Cooking for the Diabetes Cuisine by Betty Marks; Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master.