Braised Leeks With Lemons

5 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds leeks, trimmed to 6 to 7 inches from the root end and washed well
  • 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 lemons, sliced very thin and seeded
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Place leeks in 2 layers in a 14-by-9-by-2-inch oval dish.
  2. 2
    Pour broth over leeks.
  3. 3
    Place lemon slices evenly over leeks.
  4. 4
    Drizzle olive oil over lemons.
  5. 5
    Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
  6. 6
    Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 50 minutes.
  7. 7
    Prick plastic to release steam.
  8. 8
    Remove from oven and uncover.
  9. 9
    Season with salt and pepper.
  10. 10
    Serve hot or cold.

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