Buttered Leeks

A lovely side dish from our family cookbook. Sometimes the simple things are the best!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped onion
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 6  leeks, washed and trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
•  seasoning

Directions

1. Lightly saute the onion and garlic in a little of the butter until onion mix has softened.
2. Place the leeks into salted, boiling water, reduce the heat to simmer and cook 2-3 minutes. Drain the leeek and refresh in icy cold water.
3. Place the leek in a greased shallow casserole dish, dot with the butter and sprinkle with seasoning. Cover with lid or foil and cook at 180c for 20 minutes.
4. Serve hot.