Sautéed Leeks W/ Lemon & Cayenne
photo by Absinthe27
- Ready In:
- 13mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
1 skillet
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 2 large leeks
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (powder)
- salt and pepper
directions
- 1. Pour 1 TB of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2. Chop 2 large whole leeks (and admire how pretty they are inside as you're chopping) and add to skillet.
- 3. Season with salt and pepper (I just use a dash of each).
- 4. Squeeze the zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon into the skillet.
- 5. Add 1 tsp cayenne pepper.
- 6. Sauté over medium heat until white parts of leek become translucent and start to slightly caramelize.
- 7. Enjoy!
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