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Braised leeks with thyme

Braised leeks with thyme

A delicious recipe for braised leeks with thyme, perfect for a flavorful side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 36 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pieces small leeks, trimmed and washed
  • 25 g butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 leaves fresh bay leaves see tip
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, to serve

Instructions
 

  • Remove outer leaves from leeks. Cut leeks into 5cm pieces. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Add leek and stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes or until leeks are almost tender. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until liquid has reduced. Season with pepper. Top with parsley. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword braised leeks, Easy Recipe, Healthy, thyme, vegetable side
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