BRAISED LEEKS WITH LEMONS

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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

Drew Darling
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I'm not a big fan of leeks.


dahenb123 shamallb123
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Amaka Agukwe
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I'm going to try making this dish with other vegetables, like asparagus or green beans.


Maimona Queen
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Deon Williams
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I love the bright and lemony flavor of this dish.


Thui mong GAMER
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This dish is so versatile! I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even an appetizer.


Moazzam Bashir
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Kelly Layfield
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover leeks.


Jeff Windows
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I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but this dish was amazing! The lemon sauce really made the leeks shine.


Pazzy kk
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Nic Holliday
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Abigail Temesgen
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ahmed Sasoli
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The leeks were so tender and the sauce was so flavorful.


Agera Sewuese
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This dish was absolutely divine! The leeks were cooked to perfection, and the lemon sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.