Leeks are low in Sodium, and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6, Iron and Magnesium, and a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate and Manganese.
Amount per serving
| Calories :61 | Calories from Fat : |
|---|
| Total Fat | 0.3 |
| Cholesterol | 0% |
| Sodium | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8% |
| Sugars | 3.9% |
| Protein | 1.5% |
| Vitamin A | 1667% |
| Vitamin C | 12% |
| Calcium | 59 % |
| Iron | 2.1% |
Don't throw away lettuce, greens, celery, etc that has been in your refrigerator a little too long and gone limp. Revive most leafy vegetables by cutting a small amount from the stem-end, soaking in warm (100 degree) water for 5 minutes, drain and refrige
Relished throughout Europe, leeks are the national emblem of Wales. They have been cultivated for so long that their beginnings are uncertain.