Butter-Braised Carrots And Leeks

Serves: 2

Clarabelle Lynch

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

58

Sweetness

52

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

5 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

Directions:

1

Trim the tops of the carrots

2

Scrub the carrots well but do not peel; halve lengthwise

3

Wash the chopped leeks thoroughly

4

Melt the butter in a wide pot over medium heat

5

Add the leeks and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss to coat

6

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 8 minutes

7

Add the carrots, lemon zest, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 cup water

8

Cover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes

9

Add half of the herbs, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste; toss

10

Transfer the vegetables to a platter and top with the remaining herbs

11

Photograph by Con Poulos