LEEKS WITH MUSTARD DRESSING

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This recipe comes from 500 ALL-TIME GREAT RECIPES cookbook I recently received from my partner in the current Cookbook Swap! A note is made that if you can find the tender, baby (pencil thin) leeks, use 16 of them for this recipe!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 leeks, slim, about 5-inch long
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 egg, hard-cooked
5 tablespoons light olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Steam leeks over a saucepan of boiling water until they are just tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together mustard & vinegar.
  • Cut egg in half lengthwise & scoop egg yolk into the bowl & mash it thoroughly into the mustard mixture, using a fork.
  • Gradually work in the oil to make a smooth sauce, then season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Life leeks out of steamer & place on several layers of paper towels, then cover them with more paper towels & pat dry.
  • Transfer leeks to serving dish while still warm.
  • Spoon dressing over them & let cool.
  • Finely chop egg white using a large sharp knife, then mix with chopped fresh parsley & scatter over the leeks.
  • Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 120.5, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 4.4

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