Drunken Leeks Recipe

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

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: 3 to 4 servings

Recipe Source: Greene on Greens by Bert Greene (Workman)
Reprinted with permission.