LEEKS BRAISED IN WHITE WINE

Leeks Braised In White Wine image

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Time 1h

Yield 4 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 medium-size leeks, about 2 pounds before trimming
1 cup white wine
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
Pinch freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

To clean leeks, trim stalks, leaving whites and 1 inch of green. Cut off tough root ends and deeply score the bottoms. Rinse and soak in cold water, changing the water several times.
Arrange leeks, alternating white and green ends, in a single layer on the bottom of a 5-quart casserole with a tight-fitting lid. Pour wine and water over leeks. Cook, covered, at 100 percent power in a high-power microwave oven for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and uncover. Turn leeks over and return to oven. Cook, uncovered, 20 minutes.
Transfer leeks to individual plates or a platter. Pour cooking juices into a small bowl and whisk in oil, mustard and pepper. Spoon a scant tablespoon of sauce over each leek.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 66 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams