Tina Martin
@epicuretina
Braised Leeks and Baby Carrots
This delightful dish features tender leeks and sweet baby carrots, slowly braised in a flavorful broth of white wine and chicken stock, enhanced with fresh thyme and a hint of nutmeg. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, it's a comforting and elegant addition to any meal.
Details
- Cuisine:french
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:10
- Views:3
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time41 min.
- Total time56 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
- 5, sliced, rinsed
- 3/4 pound, peeled and trimmed
- 1/4 cup
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1 teaspoon, chopped
- 1 pinch
- 1 pinch, freshly ground
- 1 pinch, to taste
- 1 pinch, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Braised Leeks and Baby Carrots.
Step 1
To start your delicious dish, grab a medium saucepan and melt some butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Once the butter is bubbling, toss in the sliced leeks and sauté them until they turn a lovely translucent color, which should take about 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Next, add in the baby carrots and let them cook for another 3 minutes, just enough time for them to soften a bit and soak up those buttery flavors.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to pour in some dry white wine.
Step 5
Allow it to simmer gently until most of the liquid has evaporated, which will take around 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 6
This step adds a wonderful depth of flavor to your dish! After that, stir in the chicken stock along with chopped thyme, a pinch of sugar, a dash of nutmeg, and season with salt and white pepper.
Step 7
Give everything a good stir to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 8
Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
Step 9
This is the perfect time to enjoy the delightful aromas wafting through your kitchen! You’ll know it’s ready when the carrots are tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
Step 10
Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning with a little more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 11
Enjoy the comforting flavors of this dish that’s sure to warm your heart!.