Buttered leeks

Name: Buttered leeks
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 1.8kg leek, trimmed; 50g butter, plus extra for serving; thyme leaves for garnish

2 steps

Cook:35min

A Scottish favourite, this is one of the best ways to cook leeks – slowly and gently in their own juice

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:45:17 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories117.2 kcal (6%)

Total Fat5.4 g (8%)

Carbs16.7 g (6%)

Sugars4.6 g (5%)

Protein1.8 g (4%)

Sodium24.3 mg (1%)

Fiber2.1 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

1.8kgleek

trimmed

50gbutter

plus extra for serving

thyme leaves

for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

The day before you want to serve this dish, cut the leeks from top to root and wash thoroughly under cold running water. Thinly slice them on the diagonal and put into plastic bags and chill until ready to cook.

Step 2

To serve, put a large pan over a medium heat, add the butter and let it melt over the base of the pan. Add the leeks and plenty of seasoning and stir to coat in the butter. Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan and cook the leeks gently for about 15 minutes, stirring half way through until they are tender. Serve with extra butter and a sprinkling of thyme leaves.

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