Braised Leeks
Leeks, like garlic and onions, belong to a vegetable family called the Allium vegetables. Like their allium cousins, onions and garlic, let leeks sit for at least 5 minutes after cutting and before cooking to enhance their health-promoting qualities.
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Ready in: 10 min - Cooking time: 10 min - Waiting time: 0 min
Ready in: 10 min - Cooking time: 10 min - Waiting time: 0 min
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Ingredients
For 4 people (
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- 5 Leeks trimmed washed and quartered
- 1 cup(s) Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon(s) Balsamic vinegar
- 1 pinch(es) Salt and pepper
Directions
- In a medium skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the leeks and the chicken broth; then cover and braise, stirring occasionally, for 12 minutes or until leeks are tender.
- Remove the lid, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the broth has almost evaporated.
- Increase heat to high and sprinkle the vinegar over the leeks.
- Cook, stirring frequently, for another 10 minutes or until the leeks are lightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper .
- Serve immediately.
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