Guest guest Posted July 17, 2001 Report Share Posted July 17, 2001 * Exported from MasterCook Mac * Leeks Simmered in Wine Recipe By : Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, Deborah Madison, p 386 Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Vegan Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 tablespoons butter 8 leeks -- about 1 " in diameter - trimmed and halved lengthwise and rinsed 1/2 cup dry white wine salt and freshly ground pepper Aromatics: 2 bay leaves 6 sprigs parsley 3 sprigs thyme 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns chopped chervil or tarragon or parsley Use three or four very thin leeks per person or two larger ones, about an inch across. In a skillet that will hold the leeks comfortably, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until they begin to color a little. Add the wine and cook until it's reduced by half, then add 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the aromatics. Simmer, partially covered, until the leeks are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove them to a platter. Continue cooking the liquid until it's the consistency of light syrup, then pour it through a strainer over the leeks. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with the chopped herb. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 320 Calories; 8g Fat (22% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 54g Carbohydrate; 15mg Cholesterol; 252mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 8 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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