MEDITERRANEAN STYLE LEEKS WITH LEMON

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Greek-inspired, this is for leek and lemon lovers everywhere. A tasty, full-of-flavor side to accompany a myriad of main dishes. Complements fried and/or grilled fish to a 'T.' Can use some of the tender green parts if necessary.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 pounds leeks, white parts only, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat; cook and stir garlic and sugar in the hot oil until garlic is lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix leeks into garlic mixture; cook and stir until leeks are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle lemon juice over leek mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cover pan and cook over low heat until leeks are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 22.9 mg, Sugar 6 g

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