Lemony leeks

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Makes

4 Servings

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
  • 2 g,
  • Carbohydrates
  • 16 g,
  • Fat
  • 4 g,
  • Fibre
  • 2 g,
  • Sodium
  • 352 mg.

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