Melted Leeks
This Melted Leeks recipe is a simple method for slowly cooking leeks until very soft. Use as a side dish or in casserole, soup, frittata etc.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 107kcal
Equipment
- Pot with a lid
Ingredients
- 1 pound leeks 450g
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Cut off and discard the root and dark green leaves of the leeks. Wash the remaining light green and white part and cut into ¼” rounds. Set aside.
- Add the butter to a small lidded pot (or casserole dish) and melt it over a medium heat. Add the leeks and water and stir to coat.
- Cover the pot with the lid, reduce the heat to low and allow the leeks to cook gently for 10-15 minutes or until very soft. Check the pot now and again and stir if necessary.
- Season with the salt and pepper and serve.
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Notes
If necessary, add more water to the pan if the water starts to cook off before the leeks are cooked through.
Washing leeks thoroughly is very important. Dirt can get trapped in between the leaves, so it's important to take your time when washing them. You can soak them in cold water in a bowl to ensure the dirt gets removed.
If you're not going to serve the melted leeks right away, keep them warm in a covered pot or casserole dish until ready to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2022IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.