creamy leeks

Name: creamy leeks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 large leeks, washed, and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup water; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan

1 step

Prep:5minCook:15min

Here's a simple and versatile recipe of sliced leeks, sautéed in butter until soft and sweet, and finished with cream and parmesan.

Updated at: Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:53:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories150.3 kcal (8%)

Total Fat13.9 g (20%)

Carbs5.5 g (2%)

Sugars2.1 g (2%)

Protein1.8 g (4%)

Sodium223 mg (11%)

Fiber0.6 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tablespoonunsalted butter

2leeks

large, washed, and thinly sliced

¼ cupwater

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

½ cupheavy cream

1 tablespoonparmesan

finely grated

Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and water, season with salt and pepper, cover, and reduce heat to low, cooking until leeks are soft—10 minutes. Stir in cream and parmesan, and serve.

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