Best 8 Braised Leeks With Lemons Recipes

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Prepare to be tantalized by the delectable dish of Braised Leeks with Lemons, a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a realm of culinary delight. This dish, hailing from the Mediterranean region, is a testament to the perfect harmony between simplicity and sophistication. Braised leeks, with their naturally sweet and subtly oniony flavor, take center stage, tenderly braised until meltingly soft and infused with the aromatic essence of lemons. The addition of garlic, thyme, and white wine further elevates the dish, creating a harmonious blend of savory and citrusy notes. This recipe is a culinary journey that promises to leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY LEMON BRAISED LEEKS RECIPE



Easy Lemon Braised Leeks Recipe image

Instead of using lots of fat or high heat to cook the leeks, we use stock to stew them slowly in a pot covered by a lid. This makes the leeks tender and creates the most delicious broth on the bottom of the pot.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large leeks, white and light green parts, cleaned of all sand
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup chicken or vegetable stock, see our chicken stock recipe
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a pot with lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the stock, lemon zest, a 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Bring to a simmer then turn heat down and cook, covered, at a low simmer, until tender, about 10 minutes.

EASY TURKISH-STYLE LEEKS RECIPE IN OLIVE OIL



Easy Turkish-Style Leeks Recipe in Olive Oil image

This easy leeks recipe is my take on a Turkish dish called zeytinyağlı pırasa, where tender leeks and carrots are braised in a flavorful olive oil sauce with garlic. All you need alongside this leeks recipe is a wedge of lemon and a few slices of crusty, rustic bread to sop up the delicious olive oil sauce. But these braised leeks are also light enough to serve with some baked fish or grilled chicken. Best served cold or at room temperature.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

Extra virgin olive oil
3 large leeks, (cleaned well and trimmed, whites and tender green parts sliced into ¼-inch rounds)
2 to 3 carrots, (peeled and cut into ¼-inch rounds)
3 large garlic cloves, (minced)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
2 tablespoons rice, (I used arborio rice, rinsed)
Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan heat ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the leeks, carrots, and garlic and season with kosher salt, black pepper, and the spices. Toss around and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring regularly as needed until the leeks and carrots soften just a bit.
  • Add 2 cups of water, the rice, and lemon juice. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the vegetables are fully tender.
  • Let the leeks and carrots cool down to room temperature, then stir in the fresh parsley, lemon zest, and another good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 1.7 g, Fat 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 129.5 mg, Fiber 2.4 g, Sugar 3.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 7.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PAN SEARED RATTLESNAKE ON BRAISED LEEKS WITH A LEMON CAPER SAUCE AND SEASONAL VEGETABLES



Pan Seared Rattlesnake on Braised Leeks with a Lemon Caper Sauce and Seasonal Vegetables image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

6 rattlesnake fillets, skinned
All purpose flour, for dredging
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 pound apple smoked bacon
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large shallot, minced
4 tablespoons whole, unsalted butter, softened
1 tomato, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons capers, roasted
1 lemon, juiced
Baby frisee, picked, cleaned
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Finely chopped parsley leaves
Basil leaves, chiffonade and fried
Sauteed Seasonal Vegetable, recipe follows
1 cup haricots verts, cleaned
1 cup baby globe carrots
1 cup yellow wax beans
Chicken stock, for sauteing
Butter, for sauteing

Steps:

  • Rattlesnake: Dredge all of the skinned rattlesnake fillets in flour, and then sear both sides, until brown, in a medium sized saute pan with vegetable oil on medium heat.
  • Lemon Caper Sauce: Heat the chicken stock in a saucepan. In a separate medium saute pan, fry the apple-smoked bacon. Remove the bacon pieces. Add minced garlic and minced shallots to the pan of bacon lard. Pour in the heated chicken stock and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Finish the sauce with butter, diced tomato, roasted capers and the juice of one lemon. Heat the sauce on low heat.
  • To serve: Place the rattlesnake fillets on top of the sauteed vegetables and spoon the lemon-caper sauce on top. Sprinkle chopped parsley and fried basil leaves on top of the sauce. Finish by garnishing the plate with frisee that has been tossed in lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Cook the vegetables in a saute pan over medium heat with a little chicken stock and butter until they are slightly tender. Serve warm.

BRAISED LEEKS WITH LEMON



Braised Leeks with Lemon image

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Leek     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • 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.

BRAISED LEEKS WITH LEMONS



Braised Leeks With Lemons image

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds leeks, trimmed to 6 to 7 inches from the root end and washed well
5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 lemons, sliced very thin and seeded
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place leeks in 2 layers in a 14-by-9-by-2-inch oval dish. Pour broth over leeks. Place lemon slices evenly over leeks. Drizzle olive oil over lemons.
  • Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 50 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
  • Remove from oven and uncover. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 301, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1057 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

TURKISH-STYLE BRAISED LEEKS



Turkish-Style Braised Leeks image

Provided by John Willoughby

Categories     dinner, weekday, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds leeks about 8 large or 10 medium, white and light green parts only
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 large or 5 small carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into strips about 1 inch long
1 cup chicken stock or water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 dozen black olives, pitted and halved
1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Cut the leeks crosswise into pieces about 2 inches long, then slice in half lengthwise. Wash the leeks very well.
  • In a large skillet or saucepan, combine the leeks, oil and carrots over medium-high heat. Stir gently every once in a while, until the leeks are slightly softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the stock or water, sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until leeks are very tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and olives and continue to simmer, uncovered, until the liquid is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature, uncovered, about 45 minutes. Stir in the parsley, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 289, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 347 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

LEEKS BRAISED IN CREAM WITH GARLIC AND LEMON



Leeks Braised in Cream With Garlic and Lemon image

This is an incredibly easy and very wonderful way to prepare leeks. It is a perfect accompaniment for grilled fish or chicken served with buttered noodles. From the Perfect Vegetables Cookbook by Cook's Illustrated.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium leeks (between 3/4 inch and 1 1/4 inches in diameter)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim leeks about 2 inches beyond the point where the leaves start to darken.
  • Trim the root end and cut the leeks in half length-wise and then crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Place the leek pieces in a large bowl filled with cold water and rinse thoroughly.
  • Lift the leeks out of the water (the soil will have sunk to the bottom) and into a colander to drain.
  • Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the leeks and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks start to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cream, broth and zest.
  • Cover and simmer until the leeks are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and cook until the braising liquid thickens, about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 72.7, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 2.1

SIMPLE BRAISED LEEKS



Simple Braised Leeks image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 small leeks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc
Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Remove outer leaves; cut dark-green ends from leeks. Trim roots, keeping leaves attached. Halve lengthwise; rinse to remove grit.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks to pan and arrange cut side down in a single layer. Cook until softened and light golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn leeks and cook on the other side until softened, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the leeks again so they are cut side down and peel off any papery outer layers. Add stock and wine, stirring to deglaze pan. Cook for 1 minute. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover with a parchment paper round. Cook until the leeks are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove parchment, raise heat, and cook until liquid is reduced, about 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with coarse salt and parsley; serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right kind of leeks: Look for leeks that are medium in size, with firm, white shanks and dark green leaves.
  • Prepare the leeks properly: Trim off the root ends and dark green tops of the leeks. Cut the leeks lengthwise and rinse them thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven: This will help to distribute heat evenly and prevent the leeks from burning.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're cooking a lot of leeks, cook them in batches so that they don't steam instead of braising.
  • Be patient: Braising takes time, so don't rush the process. The leeks should be cooked until they are tender and caramelized, but not mushy.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of white wine or lemon juice for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Braised leeks are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give braised leeks a try.

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