Sautéed Leeks Recipes

SAUTEED CARROTS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Combine leeks, carrots, chicken broth, butter, sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper in a skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid evaporates, about 15 minutes. Cook and stir mixture until leeks and carrots are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

SAUTEED LEEKS

Steps:

• Thinly slice leeks. Use white and light green parts of leeks. Separate rings and place in colander. Rinse well and drain well. Try to get leeks as dry as possible.
• Heat olive oil and butter on med-high in frying pan large enough for all the leeks. Remember that they will wilt down!
• Add leeks to frying pan. Stir until all the leeks are coated with oil and butter. At this time, add tarragon, coriander and salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Stirring frequently, cook until leeks are close to caramelized, approximately 25 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy.

SAUTEED LEEKS AND CABBAGE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pot. Add 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill and 2 sliced leeks; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 head chopped cabbage. Cover and cook, stirring once, 10 minutes. Add 1/4 cup apple juice and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar. Simmer until reduced, 3 minutes.

SAUTEED LEEKS

Steps:

• In a large cast iron pan on medium heat, heat olive oil and add leeks, peppercorn, rosemary, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes, until caramelized. Add water, zest and juice of one lemon and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Serves: 6; Calories: 132; Total Fat: 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 21 grams; Sugar: 6 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 138 milligrams

MUSHROOM AND LEEK SAUTé

Steps:

• Put oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their water and the pan begins to dry out again, 10-15 minutes. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until they soften a bit, 2-3 minutes. Add tarragon and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

SAUTEED LEEKS, MUSHROOMS & ONIONS

Steps:

• Spray a non stick skillet with oil.
• Saute the onions until tender and starting to brown.
• Add Mushrooms and continue cooking for apprx 3 minutes.
• Add leeks, salt, pepper& oregano.
• Saute a further 8 minutes (if you like your veggies very soft cook longer).

BACON AND EGGS WITH SAVORY SAUTEED LEEKS

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crisp, then crumble. Saute leeks in bacon fat until soft. Make 4 wells, break 2 eggs in each, and season. Cover and cook until just set, 5 minutes. Top with bacon and chives.