Leeks are sauteed in a wine and wine vinegar sauce flavored with garlic. The leeks become sweet and caramelized. This is a fast and easy side dish that is absolutely delicious. It is equally delicious using sweet onions instead of leeks.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 6 to 8 small leeks, trimmed and washed
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup (100 ml) red wine
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) parsley, chopped
- Dash salt
- Black pepper
Preparation:
Melt the butter and cook the leeks and garlic for 3 minutes over medium heat.
Add the red wine and some salt and mix well. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes or until leeks are tender.
Place the leeks on a serving dish and reduce the liquid left in the pan for 2 minutes.
Add the wine vinegar and pepper to taste. Pour over the leeks and garnish with parsley.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Greene on Greens by Bert Greene (Workman)
Reprinted with express written permission.
© 2011 Greyson Ferguson, licensed to About.com, Inc.
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Add the red wine and some salt and mix well. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes or until leeks are tender.
Place the leeks on a serving dish and reduce the liquid left in the pan for 2 minutes.
Add the wine vinegar and pepper to taste. Pour over the leeks and garnish with parsley.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Greene on Greens by Bert Greene (Workman)
Reprinted with express written permission.
© 2011 Greyson Ferguson, licensed to About.com, Inc.
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