Wine-Braised Leeks over Garlic Toast

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   Preheat oven to 450F.

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   Arrange leek halves, cut-side down, in 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

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   Set aside 1 clove garlic (for rubbing on toasts), and scatter remaining garlic cloves and olives over leeks.

4. 4

   Pour broth and wine over leeks, olives, and garlic; sprinkle with thyme; drizzle with oil; and season with salt

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   and pepper, if desired.

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   Cover dish with foil, and bake 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove foil, and bake 40 minutes more to brown and tenderize leeks.

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   Toast bread until golden.

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   Cut reserved garlic clove in half and rub over each piece of toast.

10. 10

    Lay out 4 shallow bowls.

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    Place 1 slice garlic-rubbed toast in each bowl, and top with quarter of braised leek mixture.

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    Drizzle cooking juices over each dish, and garnish with parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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