BRAISED LEEKS WITH LEMON

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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.

Sunday Peculiar
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Yum!


HFT
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This was a great recipe! The leeks were cooked perfectly and the lemon added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


MD gm Babu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The leeks are so tender and flavorful and the lemon adds a nice brightness. This is a great side dish for any meal.


Jim Njoroge
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Gross!


Amber Kellalea
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This recipe was a disaster! The leeks were tough and the lemon flavor was overpowering. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Joy Day
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Meh.


La Rose CeroVetter
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This dish was a bit too lemony for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The leeks were cooked well though and the recipe was easy to follow.


Kh Kabir
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I love this recipe! The leeks are always so tender and flavorful. I also love the bright lemon flavor. This is a perfect side dish for any meal.


Hemayat wisal
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Delicious!


UglyAnime Kid
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My family loved this dish! The leeks were so tender and flavorful and the lemon added a nice tang. Will definitely be making this again.


Nice Nepal
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This was a great side dish for my roasted chicken. The leeks were cooked perfectly and the lemon added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


tiger 009
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Not bad!


Ashley Sorgatz
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I love how simple this recipe is, yet the flavors are so complex. The leeks and lemon are a perfect combination.


Yolanda Zuma
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the results were amazing. The leeks were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Musa Raihanat
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Yum!


MASTA JENY
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the leeks and lemon. Will definitely be making this again.


Melan Tamang
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Great recipe! The leeks were tender and flavorful and the lemon added a nice brightness. Will definitely be making this again.


mercy Aklilu
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This was an easy and delicious side dish! I loved the bright lemon flavor and the leeks were cooked perfectly. Will definitely make this again.