Ingredients
- 4 leeks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth; or water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
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Instructions
- Discard tough outer leaves of leeks and trim to 7” long / cut lengthwise into quarters
- In a shallow dish soak leeks in cold water to cover 15 minutes, rubbing occasionally to remove any grit.
- In a heavy skillet melt butter over moderate heat. lift leeks out of the water and with water still clinging to them add to skillet.
- Cook leeks, stirring occasionally, five minutes and add broth and zest. Braise leeks, covered, 5 minutes, or until very tender, and season with salt and pepper.
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