Buttered Leeks
This delicious recipe features tenderly cooked leeks infused with butter and fresh thyme, creating a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for any occasion. The leeks are prepared a day in advance to enhance their taste, making each bite a delightful experience. Serve with a generous dollop of butter for an extra touch of richness and a sprinkle of thyme leaves for a beautiful finish.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1.8kg leeks , trimmed
- 50g butter , plus extra for serving
- thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
- The day before you want to serve this dish, cut the leeks from top to root and wash thoroughly under cold running water. Thinly slice them on the diagonal and put into plastic bags and chill until ready to cook.
- To serve, put a large pan over a medium heat, add the butter and let it melt over the base of the pan. Add the leeks and plenty of seasoning and stir to coat in the butter. Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan and cook the leeks gently for about 15 minutes, stirring half way through until they are tender. Serve with extra butter and a sprinkling of thyme leaves.
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 81 calories
- Fat Content: 6 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 5 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 3 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.13 milligram of sodium
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