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How to Cook Leeks - Buttered Leeks
Learn how to cook leeks – this is a simple and flavorful way of cooking leeks that melt in your mouth, are sweet, and delightful.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 -4 servings
Calories: 75 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
German , American
Ingredients
- 2 large leeks about 1 lb/ 450 g, Note 1
- 2 tablespoons butter divided, Note 2
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme Note 3
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Clean leeks: Wash the outside of the leeks. Cut and discard the roots and the last 2 cm/ 1 inch or so of the dark green ends as well; they are often wilted. Slice the leeks lengthwise. Fan open the layers without taking the leek apart and rinse under cold running water until all the dirt is removed.2 large leeks
- Cut leeks into large pieces. Halve the pieces lengthwise. Cut the strips crosswise into bite-sized pieces.
- Melt butter: Heat a large non-stick or thick-bottomed pan and melt ½ of the butter over medium-high heat.1 Tbps from 2 tablespoons butter
- Add the leeks and stir to coat with butter. Add seasoning and thyme if using. ½ teaspoon dried thyme + salt and black pepper
- Cook the leeks: Stir well and lower the heat to medium-low. Saute for 12-15 minutes, often stirring, until they are soft and begin to brown.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, stir well, and adjust the taste again.
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Notes
- Leeks can vary in size. To make sure you get the right amount, it is better to weigh the leeks.
- Butter: Salted or unsalted butter. Adjust the seasoning with salt accordingly.
- Thyme: Optional but nice. You can use 3-4 springs of fresh thyme instead.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of the dish
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
442mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2-4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the dish | |
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 442mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.