SAUTEED LEEKS

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Chuck Hughes' sauteed leeks are a fast and super tasty side dish.

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
10 leeks (white part only) cut in 2-inch pieces, washed thoroughly
10 peppercorns
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup water
Juice and zests of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

In a large cast iron pan on medium heat, heat olive oil and add leeks, peppercorn, rosemary, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes, until caramelized. Add water, zest and juice of one lemon and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Serves: 6; Calories: 132; Total Fat: 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 21 grams; Sugar: 6 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 138 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 138 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 6 grams