Sautéed Leeks

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    189 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Sautéed Leeks

This sautéed leeks recipe comes together fast, only uses a handful of ingredients, and makes the best melt-in-your mouth buttery side dish. 

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Ingredients

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  • 4 medium-to-large leeks chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter (half a stick)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Prep your leeks: discard the top dark green portion of the leeks and keep the bulbs. Slice the bulbs into rings (thick or thin is fine). Add leeks to a colander and rinse them thoroughly (use your hands to dislodge any stubborn dirt - it tends to hide). Shake them a few times so they're not too wet.
  2. Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat and let the butter melt.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook it for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the leeks to the skillet and toss them until they're completely coated in the butter/oil. Turn the heat down to medium, and sauté them, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes or until they're tender (but not mushy). I recommend tasting them and seeing if they're as soft as you like. Larger leeks tend to be a little tougher.
  5. Season leeks with salt & pepper as needed (I'm generous with both) and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serves 4-6 depending on how much people eat.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

     

Nutrition Information

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Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 119mg (5%) Potassium 170mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1838IU (37%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 189kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Potassium 170mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1838IU 37%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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