Check out this yummy recipe for Braised Leeks from Wild Thyme with chef, Allison Davis!

Braised Leeks  – RECIPE 1 

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

6 medium leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise, washed, and dried

1/2 cup  chicken broth or dry white wine

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 lemon zested

Step 1 Place2 tbsp butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high; cook until butter foams and slightly browns. Add half of leeks, cut side down; cook 5 minutes, pressing leeks occasionally, until cut sides are deeply browned. Remove leeks from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining oil, butter, and leeks.

Step 2 Return all leeks to pan; add wine. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until leeks are tender when pierced with a fork. Stir in salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a platter; top with Parmesan cheese

Step 3 In a small bowl mix walnuts, parsley, and lemon zest and sprinkle over the finished product before service.