Leeks with Blue Cheese Sauce

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4.41 from 5 votes

These leeks with blue cheese creamy sauce are a wonderfully rich low carb side dish. LCHF and gluten free recipe.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Makes: 2 Servings

Net Carbs: 10

Calories: 329

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

2 medium leeks outer leaves removed, cleaned and trimmed
2 tbs unsalted butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup heavy cream
1 oz blue cheese crumbles

Equipment

Treasure Cave, Crumbled Blue Cheese, 5 oz

Step-by-Step Instructions

Slice the leeks and set aside.
Melt butter and oil in a pan, then add the leeks and thyme. Saute over a low-medium heat for 8-10 minutes until softened.
Add the heavy cream, and let the sauce bubble for 1-2 minutes until starting to thicken.
Stir in the blue cheese crumbles and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 228mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gNet Carbs: 10g

Notes

10g net carbs per serving

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.