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Lemony leeks

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  • Makes4 Servings
By Chatelaine
Chatelaine Triple Tested

Ingredients

  • 6 leeks, white part only

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp white wine, or dry vermouth

  • 1 cup vegetable broth

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

  • 1/8 tsp salt

  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Slice 6 leeks (white part only) in quarters lengthwise. Clean and pat dry. Heat a large wide frying pan over medium. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, then leeks, 2 tbsp white wine or dry white vermouth, 1 cup vegetable broth and 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 15 min. Remove leeks to a plate. Increase heat to high. Boil liquid until slightly reduced, 4 min. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp salt and season with pepper. Pour over leeks.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 95, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 16g, Fat 4g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 352mg.

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