Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Leeks Easy Sauteed Leeks 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews 1 Photo These simple sauteed leeks have a mild flavor and pair nicely with grilled steak or salmon. The key is letting them cook undisturbed so that they get caramelized. Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole Updated on November 25, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 16 mins Stand Time: 5 mins Total Time: 26 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 large leeks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions Remove the root ends and dark green tops of the leeks and discard. Cut leeks into 1/2 inch slices. Place in a bowl of cold water and let sit for 5 minutes. The leek slices will float to the top while any sand will sink to the bottom. Using a slotted spoon, transfer leek slices to a colander and shake off excess water. Melt butter in a large skilled over medium heat. Add leek slices and cook undisturbed for 8 minutes. Flip slices over and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 8 minutes more. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 97 Calories 6g Fat 11g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 97 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Sodium 16mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Protein 1g 2% Potassium 137mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.