Sautéed Green Apples And Leeks

Total Time: 16 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large leeks, parts only
• 2 teaspoons margarine (divided) or 2 teaspoons butter, preferably unsalted (divided)
• 2 large granny smith apples, cored and thinly sliced
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 split the leeks in half lengthwise and trim the bottoms, leaving a little of the root end intact so that they stay together. wash well several times and dry. cut lengthwise into thin strips, about 2 inches long.
• 2 in a medium skillet (nonstick is best) over medium heat, melt teaspoon of margarine. add the leeks and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. remove from the pan and set aside.
• 3 in the same pan, melt the remaining teaspoon of margarine and add the apple slices. turn the heat to high and cook until the apples are lightly browned and softened, about 3 minutes.
• 4 return the leeks to the pan and toss together to combine.
• 5 serve immediately.