French Braised Leeks

Name: French Braised Leeks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 -8 leeks; 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; water; salt

Submitted by SweetnSpicy Chef

"My Parisian friend shared his yummy recipe of Braised Leeks. The OJ and balsalmic vinegar bring out the sweetness of the leeks. I like to double the sauce to serve on the side as well. Great elegant side dish for a brunch or dinner. Enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 4

ingredients

6 -8 leeks
¹⁄₄ cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
water
salt

directions

Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
Take the leeks and cut off the dark green part - keep the white and light green portion. Also cut off the root part.
Preheat oven on broil.
Once water is boiling, add leeks and boil for about10-15 minute until soft.
Meanwhile - start Sauce (see below).
Take out leeks and let cool on a plate.
Once slightly cool, remove 1 outer layer, and then slice in half lengthwise.
Arrange in a baking dish, pour sauce overtop and broil until leeks are nicely browned - around 10 minute.
Sauce:
Heat up frozen OJ in a small saucepan until melted.
Whisk in Olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Let cool.