CONFIT OF LEEKS AND BABY CARROTS

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Leeks are sweeter than scallions and subtler than onions. I use this as a base with garlic roasted smashed potatoes for a nice steak or beef Wellington with a port reduction sauce.

Provided by Chef Russ

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 51m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
5 leeks - white and light green parts sliced, separated into rings, and rinsed
¾ pound baby carrots with tops, peeled and trimmed
¼ cup dry white wine
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 pinch white sugar
1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt to taste
1 pinch ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add carrots; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Pour in wine; cook until mostly evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir chicken stock, thyme, sugar, nutmeg, salt, and pepper into the saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, until carrots are soft and liquid has mostly evaporated, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 425.4 mg, Sugar 9 g

sumaya nakato
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I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Mouhamad Danawi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the dish turned out great.


Hunter Sutton
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This dish is perfect for a potluck.


sunny bear
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My kids loved this dish! They ate every bite.


Swaylee Sparks
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Shahid Rao
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I love this dish! It's so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even as an appetizer.


Dulal Hossen
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


shazyar samir
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The leeks and carrots were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.


billy skales
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This was a delicious and easy dish to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Alaminhasan
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about the flavors and the presentation.


Carla Clark
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and savory flavors, and they ate every bite.


Star Athey
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this dish. The leeks were cooked until they were soft and sweet, and the carrots added a nice crunch.


LivingForGod AndCountry DeMott
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leeks and carrots that were about to go bad, and this dish was the perfect way to use them up.


Lynne Paget
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The confit of leeks and baby carrots was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the delicate flavors and the beautiful presentation.


MD Mithun Hussain
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The leeks and carrots were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.