LEEKS IN MUSTARD SAUCE

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Leeks have a delicious oniony flavor and they are so wonderful in this side dish. The mustard sauce compliments the leeks flavor well and it goes well with many main dishes.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

10 medium leeks (white portion only)
2 green onions with tops, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash white pepper

Steps:

Cut leeks into 1-1/2-in. slices, then julienne. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute leeks, onions and garlic in oil until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture begins to thicken, bubbles around the edges and reaches 160°, about 20 minutes. Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in mustard and pepper. , Transfer leek mixture to a serving bowl; top with mustard sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.