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Sauteed Leeks
Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes
- Total Time:
- 25 min
- Prep:
- 10 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- -- |
- Cook:
- 15 min
- Level:
- Easy
- Yield:
- s: 6 to 8 servings
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
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