Buttered leeks

Name: Buttered leeks
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 kgs leek, trimmed; 50 grams butter, plus extra for serving; 1 leave thyme for garnish

Buttered leeks might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 182 calories. Head to the store and pick up leek, butter, thyme leaves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Buttered Leeks and Radishes, Buttered peas & leeks, and Leeks With Buttered Bread Crumbs.

Instructions

The day before you want to serve this dish, cut the leeks from top to root and wash thoroughly under cold running water. Thinly slice them on the diagonal and put into plastic bags and chill until ready to cook.

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Leek

Water

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Ziploc Bags

To serve, put a large pan over a medium heat, add the butter and let it melt over the base of the pan.

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Butter

Base

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Frying Pan

Add the leeks and plenty of seasoning and stir to coat in the butter. Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan and cook the leeks gently for about 15 minutes, stirring half way through until they are tender.

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Seasoning