Braised Leeks Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, trim and remove the root ends and dark green tops of the leeks.
3. 3
   Halve the leeks lengthwise and rinse under cold water to remove any dirt between the layers.
4. 4
   Add the leeks to the boiling water, lower the heat, and gently boil until theyre knife tender, about 4 minutes.
5. 5
   Drain in a colander and set aside.
6. 6
   Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until foaming.
7. 7
   Add the drained leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook on the flat side until they begin to brown, about 4 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the broth and thyme and continue to simmer until the liquid has nearly evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Stir in the parsley and serve immediately.