Warm Leeks Vinaigrette Recipe

Warm Leeks Vinaigrette Recipe

  • 8 leeks (each about 1 inch in diameter), trimmed and cleaned thoroughly
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dry red wine
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  1. In a 10-inch skillet sauté leeks in oil over moderately high heat, turning, until golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in wine and 1/2 cup broth and cook leeks, covered, turning occasionally, until tender when pierced, about 10 minutes. Transfer leeks to a serving plate.
  2. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons broth and vinegar into skillet and boil, stirring, until thickened slightly. Remove skillet from heat and whisk in mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Pour vinaigrette over leeks.