European Carrot and Leek Rarebit

Preparation time: 15 min	Servings: 4
Cooking time: 15 min

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp salt to taste (optional)

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/8 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp mustard

1 lb carrots, sliced

2-1/4 cups vegetable broth

1/2 lb leek, trimmed

1-1/2 cups fromage frais

2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs

2 oz Double Gloucester cheese, grated finely

Cooking Directions:

Bring the stock to the boil in a pan. Add the carrots and leeks, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until barely tender. Drain well, reserving the stock. Place the vegetables in a shallow, flameproof dish and sprinkle with thyme and seasoning. Spoon on 7 oz of the reserved stock. Preheat grill to hot. Beat the fromage frais with the mustard and sugar. Stir the breadcrumbs and half the Double Gloucester cheese. Spoon the mixture over the vegetables and sprinkle the remaining grated cheese on top. Grill until brown and bubbling. Freezing not recommended.

Nutritionist Recommended For:

Low Cholesterol

Nutrition Facts

Calories 140

% Calories From Fat 32.8%

Total Fat 5.1g

Saturated Fats 3.1g

Mono-unsaturated Fats 1.4g

Poly-unsaturated Fats 0.4g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 850mg

Total Carbohydrates 20g

Dietary Fiber 4.5g

Sugar 7.5g

Protein 5.4g

More Information

Vitamins

Thiamin B1 0.12 mg

Vitamin B12 0.12 mcg

Vitamin K 46 mcg

Vitamin A 21000 IU

Niacin B3 1 mg

Pantothenic Acid 0.4 mg

Riboflavin B2 0.12 mg

Vitamin C 11 mg

Vitamin D 1.7 IU

Vitamin B6 0.32 mg

Vitamin E 1.7 mg

Choline 18 mg

Minerals

Manganese 0.47 mg

Magnesium 32 mg

Calcium 170 mg

Zinc 0.76 mg

Phosphorus 130 mg

Copper 0.096 mg

Fluoride 59 mcg

Selenium 3.6 mcg

Sodium 850 mg

Potassium 390 mg

Iron 1.9 mg

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