Sautéed Buttered Leeks

Sautéed Buttered Leeks

from pipercooks.com
Side Dish
18 min
4 servings
152 kcal / serving

Quick and easy sautéed leeks make for a simple savory side dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 largeleeks
  • 1 mediumonion (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter (i use plant-based butter)
  • ½ teaspoondried thyme
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Clean the Leeks: Trim off the roots and the top dark green parts which are tough and not as pleasant to eat. Cut the leeks in half the long way. Place the leeks on their flat sides and slice them into thin half-moons. Add them to a salad spinner (or bowl) with water. Scrunch and agitate them to separate the layers and clean them. Spin or drain and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add onion, leeks, and thyme. Sprinkle with salt and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, or until the onions and leeks are soft and browned.

  4. 4

    Taste and season to perfection with salt and black pepper and serve.