Tomato Braised Leeks

Name: Tomato Braised Leeks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 small leeks; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed,with liquid; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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READY IN: 55mins

SERVES: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

8

small leeks
1

tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6

slices bacon, cut into small pieces
4

cloves garlic, minced
1

teaspoon fresh thyme
1

(28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed,with liquid
¹⁄₄

teaspoon sea salt
¹⁄₈

teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Trim root end of leeks& cut off all but 3 inches of the green end.
Cut the leeks in half lengthwise; if very large, cut into quarters lengthwise.
Rinse well, blot dry with paper towels& set aside.
Heat oil in a large oven proof skillet over medium heat.
Add bacon& cook for 5 or 6 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients& cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 8 minutes.
Remove skillet from the heat.
Remove half of the tomato mixture from the skillet.
Arrange the leeks side by side in the skillet.
Top with the reserved tomato mixture& cover the skillet.
Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the leeks are tender, about 30 minutes.

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