Sauteed Leeks in Lemon Dill Butter

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 medium leeks, white and light green parts only
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, can use half the amount of dried dill
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 Slice leeks in half lengthwise and soak/rinse well to remove dirt and grit.
• 2 Cut the leeks into 2-inch pieces.
• 3 In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the leeks and saute until fork-tender.
• 4 Reduce heat to low and stir in lemon juice, sugar, dill, white pepper and salt. Stir to combine well.
• 5 Serve.