Sauteed Leeks

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TOTAL TIME: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
 
YIELD: s: 6 to 8 servings
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 10 leeks (white part only) cut in 2-inch pieces, washed thoroughly
  • 10 peppercorns
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup water
  • Juice and zests of 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
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Directions

Chuck Hughes' sauteed leeks are a fast and super tasty side dish.
eIn a large cast iron pan on medium heat, heat olive oil and add leeks, peppercorn, rosemary, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes, until caramelized. Add water, zest and juice of one lemon and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

Serves: 6; Calories: 132; Total Fat: 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 21 grams; Sugar: 6 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 138 milligrams

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  • on January 12, 2013

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    This side dish was very good. I cut the recipe in half and must admit, that I used chicken broth instead of water and doubled the cooking time. The leeks were very tender and tasty. I found this to be a creative way of using leeks, wish I thought of it. Thanks Chuck.

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  • on July 07, 2012

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    This dish was great! Everone loved it. It's definitely a knew favorite!

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