sauteed leeks

If you have time, stud the lamb a day in advance to allow the flavours to really permeate the meat

Roast lamb studded with rosemary & garlic

leg of lamb

garlic

rosemary

vegetable oil

carrots,

onion,

glass red wine (about 150 milliliters)

1.2l beef or lamb stock

Using a sharp pointed knife, make at least 30 small incisions all over the leg of lamb.

Take 4 cloves from 1 bulb of garlic, peel and thinly slice them, then prod a slice into each incision. Next, take 1 bunch of rosemary, pull off small sprigs and push into the incisions, too.

If done in advance, cover the leg of lamb well and refrigerate. Remove from the fridge 1 hr before roasting.

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Heat a large frying pan, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and brown the leg of lamb all over.

Scatter 2 carrots, cut into large chunks, 1 quartered onion, the remaining garlic and rosemary in a large roasting tin, pour in 1 glass of red wine and 1.2l beef or lamb stock, then place the browned lamb in the tin.

Roast for about 1 hr 45 mins. Turn the leg of lamb halfway through so by the time it’s cooked, each side has been in the stock.

This Buttered Sautéed Leeks recipe shows you how easy it is to make leeks into a soft, tender, and tasty side dish.

Buttered Sautéed Leeks

leeks

olive oil

butter (or all oil to make it vegan)

thyme leaves

garlic (minced)

¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper

Cut off and discard the root and dark green leaves of the leeks. Wash the remaining light green and white part and cut into ¼” rounds. Set aside.

Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until it’s just beginning to brown.

Stir in the thyme, garlic, salt and pepper and cook for a further 2 minutes or until the leeks are soft.

Serve and enjoy.

Sautéed Buttered Leeks are a flavorful, tender side featuring sautéed leeks and shallots cooked in butter and olive oil. Make this quick and tasty vegetable side for your next weeknight dinner in under 15 minutes!

Sautéed Buttered Leeks

shallot (minced)

butter

salt

black pepper (to taste)

Prepare and cut leeks - To cut and clean the leeks, cut off the root and the dark green stems, which you can save for stocks and soups. Remove the tough outer layer, then cut in half to cut into half moons or leave as-is to cut into rings. Slice the leek stalk into quarter inch slices. Fill a large bowl with cold water and add the leeks to the bowl. Use your hands to agitate the leeks and remove the dirt.

Cook shallots and leeks - Add oil and butter to a large skillet or braiser on medium heat. Add shallots and leeks and cook on medium for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

These tender braised leeks are a delicious, easy, flavorful vegetable side that just melts in your mouth. Made with simple ingredients, they are vegan-adaptable and gluten-free.

 Braised Leeks Recipe

4-6 large leeks (similar diameter)

salt and pepper

veggie broth

thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish.

Prep the leeks

Slice the white and light green parts of the leeks into equal 1-to 1 ½-inch-tall rounds.  (You want to be able to plop them in your mouth in one bite, like sushi). I usually use as much of the tender part of the leek as possible. Rinse if necessary. 

Saute

Heat a large oven-proof skillet or braiser over medium-low heat.  Add the oil, and season the pan with salt and pepper, swirling it around, then add the leeks. Let them get perfectly golden brown, checking often so they don&#8217;t get overly dark. Use tongs to flip them over.

Add braising liquid

Add the vegetable stock and sprinkle with the thyme leaves Bring to a simmer.

Bake

Cover tightly, place in the oven, and bake until meltingly tender,  25-30 minutes.

Uncover

Spoon some of the braising liquid over the leeks. Test them for doneness. If you want a little more caramelization, continue baking uncovered for 10-15 minutes longer, adding the optional cheese at this point and let it melt. 

 Serve

Serve the leeks in the same braiser (they are tricky to move), sprinkle with more thyme sprigs and lemon zest if you like.

How is it possible that in all my 65 years of cooking, I’ve never cooked leeks like this before. I love all that I’m learning on this blog. Simply the best.

Delicious!   I’ve not cooked leeks as a side before, and we were pleasantly impressed!

This easy and tender buttered sautéed leeks recipe makes the perfect quick and tasty side dish when in need of both comfort and nutrition.

leeks,

lemon juice

black pepper

In a skillet over medium heat, add the butter, olive oil and garlic.

Saute for 2 minutes, or until the garlic turns golden brown.

Add the sliced leeks, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Saute the leeks, stirring frequently, until tender, about 8 minutes.

Turn off the heat, serve and enjoy!

This was my first time cooking with leeks. When I try a new ingredient, I make it a point to use a simple recipe so I have a good idea of the ingredient's flavor profile. This recipe seemed like it'd fulfill the goal and it certainly did. I'm glad I didn't have to search long for a good leek recipe. Thank you!

I have been sauteeing leeks in butter for a long time. But the addition of olive oil,garlic and lemon juice make them so yummy!
Thank you😋

Delicious side dish to our dinner of Lamb chops.  Served over rice  as a wonderful complete meal.

I love simple recipes like these that highlight fresh produce beautifully. So easy to make and so good.

This sautéed leeks recipe is so useful!  I love making this recipe as a base for my other recipes such as soups, braised meats, and stews.  So many great cooking ideas in this post.

This was really easy and delicious. I mixed the leeks into cooked pasta with a little pasta water - wonderful! Great way to prepare leeks that isn't just soup.

I loooooove leeks but had no idea that they were so easy to prepare! I'm going to be making these buttered leeks often because they're delish!

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