Braised Leeks with Lemon

Name: Braised Leeks with Lemon
Ingredients: 4 small or medium leeks, tough outer leaves discarded and leeks trimmed to about 7 inches long and cut lengthwise into quarters or eighths; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

4 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 small or medium leeks, tough outer leaves discarded and leeks trimmed to about 7 inches long and cut lengthwise into quarters or eighths
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Directions

1

In a shallow dish soak leeks in cold water to cover 15 minutes, rubbing occasionally to remove any grit.
2

In a heavy skillet melt butter over moderate heat.
3

lift leeks out of the water and with water still clinging to them add to skillet.
4

Cook leeks, stirring occasionally, five minutes and add broth and zest.
5

Braise leeks, covered, 5 minutes, or until very tender, and season with salt and pepper.