POACHED LEEKS WITH LEMON-AND-PARSLEY OIL

Poached Leeks With Lemon-And-Parsley Oil image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 medium-size leeks, white and light green parts only, washed well
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon-and-parsley oil (recipe above)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Reduce to a simmer. Add leeks and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well and set aside to cool. Place leeks on a plate and drizzle with the lemon juice and lemon-and-parsley oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 130, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams