Recipe – Leeks Vinaigrette
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Mild, aromatic, and healthful, this classic French dish is excellent with salmon cakes. This was published at Oprah Magazine, Thank you again for sharing Oprah!
Servings: Serves 4–6
Ingredients
- 6 medium leeks (white and light green part only), split and halved lengthwise
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 lemons
- 8 sprigs thyme , plus more for garnish (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 6 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Place leeks in a large bowl of cold water; let soak 30 minutes until free of grit.
Meanwhile, in a large soup pot, combine 4 quarts cold water, garlic, juice of 2 lemons, thyme, and 1 1/2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer about 30 minutes (while leeks soak).
Remove leeks from water; add to cooking liquid. Poach until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
Combine juice of last lemon and mustard in a small bowl (reserving lemon slices for garnish, optional). Whisk in olive oil, then toss over leeks. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; top with thyme and lemon slices (if using).
May 26th, 2014 in
Healthy Eating, Recipes | tags: cloves garlic, cooking, health, love, magazine, oprah, recipe, season, soup pot, tablespoon, virgin olive oil, water
