Braised Leeks
Braised leeks are a popular dish in French cuisine and are often served as a side dish or used as a base for other recipes.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Leeks
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 sprig Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Trim off the root and dark green parts of the leeks. Cut the remaining white and light green parts into 2-inch long pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the leeks to the skillet, arranging them in a single layer. Cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to brown.
- Pour vegetable broth into the skillet and add thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the leeks braise for about 20 minutes, until they are tender.
- Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the liquid has evaporated and the leeks are caramelized.
- Serve hot as a side dish or as a topping for salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.