Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 99 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Mint | 2 tbsp fresh (3g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 medium leeks, white part only
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 20 eggs, beaten to blend
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut in small pieces
- 1 tablespoon minced mint or 1 tsp dried mint, crumbled
- salt
- pepper
- sprigs mint
Directions
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over low heat.
Thinly slice leek and add, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 20 minutes.
Uncover and continue cooking, if necessary, until all liquid evaporates; do not brown.
Remove leek from skillet.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet over low heat.
Add eggs, room temperature cream cheese, fresh mint, salt and freshly ground pepper and cook, stirring with whisk or fork, until egg begins to set.
Stir in leek and cook until mixture forms soft curds.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Turn out onto heated platter.
Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
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