Sauteed Leeks

This is a fast and super tasty side dish. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

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 & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 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.
2. Add water, zest and juice of one lemon and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.