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Leek Confit

4.8

(29)

Serve warm with fillets of salmon, in scrambled eggs or pasta, or on crostini with goat cheese.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
4 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Melt butter in large pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks; stir to coat. Stir in water and salt. Cover pot; reduce heat to low. Cook until leeks are tender, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Uncover and cook to evaporate excess water, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled. Rewarm before using.

TagsLeekRoot VegetableVegetableSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerBraiseBon Appétit
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