Skip to main content

Braised Leeks with Lemon

4.4

(53)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

4 small or medium leeks, tough outer leaves discarded and leeks trimmed to about 7 inches long and cut lengthwise into quarters or eighths
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Preparation

  1. In a shallow dish soak leeks in cold water to cover 15 minutes, rubbing occasionally to remove any grit. In a heavy skillet melt butter over moderate heat. lift leeks out of the water and with water still clinging to them add to skillet. Cook leeks, stirring occasionally, five minutes and add broth and zest. Braise leeks, covered, 5 minutes, or until very tender, and season with salt and pepper.

Read More
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
A beefed-up take on a BBQ staple.
Like “spectacular” breakfast shrimp and a lentil scallion salad.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Use the beer, not the can, for this citrusy take on a classic that nods to mojo criollo.
Like swordfish steaks with tomatoes and Peruvian-style tofu.
We’ve got grilled lemongrass chicken, a fresh tomato michelada, and stonefruit salami panzanella.
Finally learn the difference between kabocha and red kuri.