Description
A delicious and simple recipe for braised leeks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 large leeks (similar diameter)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- ¾ cups veggie broth
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Slice the white and light green parts of the leeks into equal 1-to 1 ½-inch-tall rounds.
- Heat a large oven-proof skillet or braiser over medium-low heat. Add the oil, and season the pan with salt and pepper, swirling it around. Then add the leeks, letting them get perfectly golden brown, checking often.
- Add the vegetable stock and sprinkle with the thyme leaves. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover tightly, place in the oven, and bake until meltingly tender, 25-30 minutes.
- Spoon some of the braising liquid over the leeks, test them for doneness. If you want more caramelization, continue baking uncovered for 10-15 minutes longer.
- Serve the leeks in the same braiser, sprinkle with more thyme sprigs and lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- You want to be able to plop them in your mouth in one bite, like sushi.
- I usually use as much of the tender part of the leek as possible. Rinse if necessary.
- Add optional cheese for additional flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leek per person
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg