Melted Leeks

Submitted by Kim in Walnut Creek

"A different side dish and an especially beautiful "base" for stacking grilled fish."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 leeks, split 3/4 of the way, washed well
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

directions

1. Place leeks, onion, carrot, celery and water to cover in a large pot and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well and thinly slice.
2. Heat oil and butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add leaks, season with salt and pepper and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.