Braised Leeks Recipe

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   Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat.

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   Meanwhile, trim and remove the root ends and dark green tops of the leeks.

3. 3

   Halve the leeks lengthwise and rinse under cold water to remove any dirt between the layers.

4. 4

   Add the leeks to the boiling water, lower the heat, and gently boil until theyre knife tender, about 4 minutes.

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   Drain in a colander and set aside.

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   Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until foaming.

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   Add the drained leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook on the flat side until they begin to brown, about 4 minutes.

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   Add the broth and thyme and continue to simmer until the liquid has nearly evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes.

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   Stir in the parsley and serve immediately.

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