Braised leeks with lemon

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

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Difficulty:

Easy

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

4 sm Or 3 medium leeks 2 tb Butter
-trimmed to 7" long 1/4 c Chicken broth
-cut lengthwise into 1 ts Grated lemon zest
-quarters or eighths

In a shallow dish soak leeks in cold water to cover for 15 minutes,
rubbing occasionally to remove any grit. In a heavy skillet, melt
butter over moderate heat. Lift leeks out of water and with water
still clinging to them add to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5
minutes and add broth and zest. Braise leeks, covered, 5 minutes, or
until very tender and season with salt and pepper.

Gourmet Magazine February 1995
Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 02-08-95