Buttered Sauteed Leeks Recipe
Learn how to cook leeks on the stovetop. These buttered leeks is sauteed in garlic, and butter and finished off with of hint of thyme. It makes a delicious vegetable side dish.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound leeks white and light green parts only, save the green part for soups or stock
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules sub with fresh garlic or garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice and rinse the leek clean (see bottom note for how to do this)
- Place a thick-bottomed pan on medium-high heat, when it is hot add cubed butter and cook until slightly brown.
- Add the leeks to hot brown butter, reduce the heat and stir until the leek is well coated in butter.
- Stir in garlic granules, salt, and black pepper and continue to cook for another 7-10 stirring occasionally until the leeks are soft and tender.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme to the leek and stir to combine, taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly, cook for another 30 seconds then take it off the heat. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
How to clean leeks
- Rinse the leek under cold running water and remove the first outer layer.
Cut off the root end and the dark green leaves. discard the end of the root and save the dark green parts to use in stocks or soups. - Using a sharp knife, cut the leek into rinds or lengthwise, working with one length of leek at a time, place the layered park on a chopping board and slice thin (10cm) half moons or desired shape and thickness. Transfer the sliced veg to a large bowl
- Cover the veg with cold water, gently swash the leeks with your hand (to help release some dirt), and leave soak for 5-10 minutes. This will help to loosen and settle the dirt at the bottom of the bowl. The leeks float in a bowl of water!
- Using a strainer skimmer (spider stainer) remove the leeks into a colander, and give it one last rinse under cold running water. Shake a few times to dry off the water then use as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2203IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
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