Braised Leeks

By MaryEllen

Started cooking the leeks, then went in search of ideas, so I started with 1 T butter, not oil. I also probably left more of the green on than indicated. I had 3 leeks and ate the entire amount! Great way to serve an out of the ordinary vegetable and nice enough for company.

Ingredients

• 4 Leeks, cleaned & trimmed with the green tops cut off
• 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
• 1/4 Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from recipes.sparkpeople.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut leeks down the middle lengthwise, then wash under a running facet to remove any dirt that remains between the layers. Don't shake dry, just set them aside.

Heat 2 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on a large saute or frying pan on medium heat. Add the leeks, stirring them occasionally until the leaves soften, about 5 - 7 minutes

Add Chicken Broth and Lemon Zest to pan and cover, simmering for about ten minutes.

Remove from heat and serve.

Makes 2 servings of 4 leek-halves each.

Number of Servings: 2