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TOMATO BRAISED LEEKS



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Make and share this Tomato Braised Leeks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Onions

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 small leeks
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed,with liquid
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim root end of leeks& cut off all but 3 inches of the green end.
  • Cut the leeks in half lengthwise; if very large, cut into quarters lengthwise.
  • Rinse well, blot dry with paper towels& set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large oven proof skillet over medium heat.
  • Add bacon& cook for 5 or 6 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients& cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from the heat.
  • Remove half of the tomato mixture from the skillet.
  • Arrange the leeks side by side in the skillet.
  • Top with the reserved tomato mixture& cover the skillet.
  • Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the leeks are tender, about 30 minutes.

EASY TURKISH-STYLE LEEKS RECIPE IN OLIVE OIL



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This easy leeks recipe is my take on a Turkish dish called zeytinyağlı pırasa, where tender leeks and carrots are braised in a flavorful olive oil sauce with garlic. All you need alongside this leeks recipe is a wedge of lemon and a few slices of crusty, rustic bread to sop up the delicious olive oil sauce. But these braised leeks are also light enough to serve with some baked fish or grilled chicken. Best served cold or at room temperature.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

Extra virgin olive oil
3 large leeks, (cleaned well and trimmed, whites and tender green parts sliced into ¼-inch rounds)
2 to 3 carrots, (peeled and cut into ¼-inch rounds)
3 large garlic cloves, (minced)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
2 tablespoons rice, (I used arborio rice, rinsed)
Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan heat ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the leeks, carrots, and garlic and season with kosher salt, black pepper, and the spices. Toss around and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring regularly as needed until the leeks and carrots soften just a bit.
  • Add 2 cups of water, the rice, and lemon juice. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the vegetables are fully tender.
  • Let the leeks and carrots cool down to room temperature, then stir in the fresh parsley, lemon zest, and another good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 1.7 g, Fat 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 129.5 mg, Fiber 2.4 g, Sugar 3.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 7.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SIMPLE BRAISED LEEKS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 small leeks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc
Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Remove outer leaves; cut dark-green ends from leeks. Trim roots, keeping leaves attached. Halve lengthwise; rinse to remove grit.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks to pan and arrange cut side down in a single layer. Cook until softened and light golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn leeks and cook on the other side until softened, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the leeks again so they are cut side down and peel off any papery outer layers. Add stock and wine, stirring to deglaze pan. Cook for 1 minute. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover with a parchment paper round. Cook until the leeks are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove parchment, raise heat, and cook until liquid is reduced, about 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with coarse salt and parsley; serve.

BRAISED LEEKS



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Leeks may not be a typical side dish, but this recipe has made them the most-requested side in our house. 3 WW points per serving.

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large leeks, tough outer leaves discarded and trimmed to about 6 inches in length
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, trim most of the roots off the end of the leek, leaving enough so that the leek remains attached at the bottom. Cut each leek lengthwise into halves and then cut each half into inch long pieces. Soak leeks in a large bowl of cool water to allow any dirt to settle to the bottom.
  • In a saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks to the skillet. Cook the leeks, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with thyme and cook one minute more.
  • Add stock, reduce heat to medium low. Braise the leeks, covered, for about 10 minutes, or until the leeks are very tender. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

FRENCH BRAISED LEEKS WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Side     Leek     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch leeks (5 small or 3 large)
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup Chicken Stock (p. 206) or water
Salt and pepper
Dijon Vinaigrette
Dijon Vinaigrette
1 medium shallot, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons wine or apple cider vinegar
Reserved leek pan juices
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the root end off the leeks, as well as the dark green stem end, leaving just the white and light green portion. Split them lengthwise and remove the outer two layers. Wash thoroughly under running water, being careful to rinse between layers to remove any grit. Shake off the excess water.
  • Rub the bottom of a large, heavy-bottomed skillet with the softened butter, then lay the leeks, cut side down, in the pan. They should fit snugly in one layer across the pan. Pour the wine and Chicken Stock over the leeks, sprinkle with salt and a little pepper, then cover with waxed paper or parchment (which will keep the tops of the leeks moist), and bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Use a small spatula or tongs to turn the leeks once, halfway through the cooking process. When cooked, the leeks should be completely tender and not stringy. Turn them over once more, so the outer layers are facing up. To test doneness, I usually just peel off one or two outer layers, the last to get cooked, and sample them (if they are the least bit tough, cook for another 5 minutes).
  • Remove pan from the heat and cool. If there are more than 2 tablespoons of juices left in the pan, remove the leeks to a serving platter and reduce the juices to 2 tablespoons. Reserve juices for the Dijon vinaigrette.
  • Pour the dressing over the leeks and let sit for at least 10 minutes. These leeks are wonderful served warm or cold, but I like them best at room temperature.
  • Dijon Vinaigrette
  • Whisk together the shallot, mustard, vinegar, and pan juices in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.

BRAISED LEEKS WITH PARMESAN



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My friend Elizabeth tells me that even people who think they don't like leeks like this dish. The leeks are braised in wine and water or stock until soft and golden, then topped with Parmesan and run under a broiler, so you get a crunchy layer on top of soft cooked leeks. One of the tricks here is to discard the outer layers that become papery when you cook them, so that the whole leek will be soft and easy to cut through.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 leeks, not too thick if possible
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine, like sauvignon blanc
1 1/2 ounces Parmesan, freshly grated (1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Cut the ends and the dark green leaves of the leeks, and cut in half lengthwise. Place in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes, then run under the faucet to remove any sand that may be lingering in between the layers. Peel off thick outer layers and discard.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet that will accommodate all of the leeks in one layer. Place the leeks in the pan, cut side down, and cook, shaking the pan and moving them around with tongs, until they are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, turn the leeks over and cook on the other side until they are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the leeks back over so that the cut side is down. Peel off the outer layers if they are papery, as they will not soften when the leeks are braised. Pour in the wine and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pan, then add enough water or stock to come just to the top of the leeks. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the leeks are thoroughly tender when pierced with a knife. Most of the liquid should have evaporated by this time. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
  • Transfer the leeks to an oiled ovenproof pan if your skillet cannot go under the broiler. Using tongs, turn the leeks so that the flat side is up. If there is still a lot of liquid in the pan, pour it off. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the leeks. Place under the hot broiler until the cheese has melted and is beginning to color. Remove from the heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 278 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

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