Name: Braised leeks with orange
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 50g butter or dairy-free margarine; 500g leek; 2 tsp cornstarch; 200 ml freshly squeezed orange juice; zest of 1 orange

Braised leeks with orange

9 Dec 2015

by Dinna

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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