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Creamy leek and garlic sauce in a black skillet.

Creamed Leeks

Diana Rattray
This simple recipe adds sophistication to any dinner with effortless preparation.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 166
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 leeks, large, washed, thinly sliced (white and light green only)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ tsp kosher salt, or to taste
  • ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, broth, kosher salt, pepper, and cayenne, if using. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes or until the leeks are softened.
    1 tbsp unsalted butter | 2 leeks | 1/2 cup chicken broth | 1/2 tsp kosher salt | 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
    Sliced green onions cooking in a black skillet.
  • Add the cream and Parmesan cheese to the leek. Taste and adjust seasonings.
    1/2 cup heavy cream | 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
    Creamy leek and onion mixture cooking in a black skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1289IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword creamed leeks, easy side dish
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