Simmered Leeks

By MaryEllen

Makes about 2-4 servings, depending on what you're using them for.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs leeks
• 1/2 tsp salt, to taste
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbs butter
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, for vegetarian style
• Servings: 2
• Nutrition Facts
• Serving size: 1/2 of a recipe (24.8 ounces).
• Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
• Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories 491.55
• Calories From Fat (26%) 128.9
• % Daily Value
• Total Fat 14.67g 23%
• Saturated Fat 7.91g 40%
• Cholesterol 34.13mg 11%
• Sodium 868.05mg 36%
• Potassium 1153.43mg 33%
• Total Carbohydrates 84.65g 28%
• Fiber 10.28g 41%
• Sugar 24.02g
• Protein 11.68g 23%
• Reviews
• 5 stars - Excellent. Added some lemon zest. - 5/30/2010

Preparation

Step 1

1. Carefully clean leeks; cut off the stemmy bottoms and the dark green leaves, so you end up with with white and light green parts only (dirt can get in between the leaves, so wash them out well

2. Cut leeks lengthwise in quarters, then into about 1-inch squares.

3. Heat oil in heavy wide saucepan or saute pan; add leeks, salt, pepper, and stir over low heat for 5 minutes.

4. Add broth and bring to boil, cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until leeks are tender.

5. Raise heat to medium, uncover and let juices reduce to about half.

6. Be careful not to let burn.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning, serve hot.