LEEKS WITH BROWN BUTTER

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Make and share this Leeks With Brown Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 leeks
3 ounces butter
4 teaspoons toasted breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt

Steps:

  • Clean the leeks by washing them in water and cutting away the tops of the green leaves and the roots.
  • Plunge them into a pan of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Before removing, test to make sure they are cooked by piercing them with a knife.
  • Drain and place in a serving dish.
  • Melt the butter in a separate pan and cook until it sizzles and turns a gold brown.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, lemon juice and salt and pour over the leeks.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 45.7, Sodium 182.8, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 2.3

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