Have you ever just been in the mood for leeks? I have been.
So, I bought them not knowing what I wanted to make but then I found this recipe:
Of course Martha Stewart's version is the full Fatty McFatty version so I had to slim it down a bit.
Here's what I changed:
No bread
1 tablespoon of olive oil instead of 5(I used broth to keep things from sticking)
I added 1 lb of peeled and cut(1 inch pieces) parsnips. FYI- roasted parsnips are heavenly!
I also added one purple carrot peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces(My son loves rainbow carrots).
I put the carrot and parsnips in a large bowl with an inch or two of water in the bottom and microwaved them for 4-6 minutes before I added them into the rest of the recipe.
I put the carrot and parsnips in a large bowl with an inch or two of water in the bottom and microwaved them for 4-6 minutes before I added them into the rest of the recipe.
This recipe called for no garlic. Gasp! A day without garlic is like a day without color I'd say!
So I added a dash of garlic salt to each piece of chicken before I cooked it and I used a cast iron skillet(these are just magic).
It turned out SOOOO well! As I type this my husband, Mark, is asking if he can have a second serving stating "These mushrooms are annoyingly good. I can't stop eating them". Admittedly he knows this foodie is a little territorial about her food.
There are six generous portions. I figured this was about 7 pts per serving.
Now, what would I change...
If you had the points to spend next time I would go ahead and use a nice rustic bread but I think I would cut it into cubes and first toast it in the oven with olive oil spray. Then I would toss it in with everything(think rustic stuffing... yumm....)
I would also substitute Gruyere for the Parmesan cheese. Is there anything that is not made better by a bit of Gruyere? I think not.
I think I might also experiment with using a bit of lightly steamed cauliflower and decreasing the amount parsnips solely to save on points. Not sure how this would be until I tried it. Will let you know the next time I make it.
For my sweet vegetarian friends and family- This is definitely doable as a vegetarian dish. Use veg broth and omit the meat and there you have it.
Happy Cooking! 
Carrie
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