Braised leeks with orange
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Background
This quick and easy braised leeks with orange goes fantastically with pork chops or with a Sunday roast. It also goes well as a side-dish in a festive menu - and can be prepared in advances and re-heated.
Ingredients
- 50g butter or dairy-free margarine
- 500g leek
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 200 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
- zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Thinly slice the leeks (including most of the green part too).
- Melt the butter, add the leek slices, season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and gently sauté at a low temperature for about 8 minutes until tender.
- Add the cornstarch, stir gently fry for 1 minute until, then add the orange juice and sprinkle with most of the zest. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Scatter the remaining orange peel over it before serving,
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Side - Steam
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Anniversaries - Christmas - Dinner Party - Sunday Lunch - Thanksgiving
- Ingredients: - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Gluten Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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