Leeks With Mustard Dressing

Name: Leeks With Mustard Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 leeks, slim, about 5-inch long; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 egg, hard-cooked; 5 tablespoons light olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper

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Recipe by Sydney Mike

This recipe comes from 500 ALL-TIME GREAT RECIPES cookbook I recently received from my partner in the current Cookbook Swap! A note is made that if you can find the tender, baby (pencil thin) leeks, use 16 of them for this recipe!

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

8

leeks, slim, about 5-inch long
2

teaspoons Dijon mustard
2

teaspoons white wine vinegar
1

egg, hard-cooked
5

tablespoons light olive oil
2

teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1

pinch salt
1

pinch pepper

DIRECTIONS

Steam leeks over a saucepan of boiling water until they are just tender.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together mustard & vinegar.
Cut egg in half lengthwise & scoop egg yolk into the bowl & mash it thoroughly into the mustard mixture, using a fork.
Gradually work in the oil to make a smooth sauce, then season to taste with salt & pepper.
Life leeks out of steamer & place on several layers of paper towels, then cover them with more paper towels & pat dry.
Transfer leeks to serving dish while still warm.
Spoon dressing over them & let cool.
Finely chop egg white using a large sharp knife, then mix with chopped fresh parsley & scatter over the leeks.
Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

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