Description
Elegant, tender braised leeks topped with a silky beurre blanc sauce a French-inspired side dish that’s buttery, delicate, and utterly refined.
Ingredients
4 large leeks, trimmed and cleaned (white and light green parts only)
2 tbsp butter
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
Salt and pepper to taste
**Beurre Blanc Sauce:**
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 shallot, finely minced
1/3 cup heavy cream (optional, for richness)
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Salt and white pepper to taste
Fresh herbs (tarragon, parsley, or chives) for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice leeks in half lengthwise and rinse thoroughly to remove grit.
3. In a large ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks cut side down and cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Pour in broth and wine, season with salt and pepper, then cover the skillet.
5. Transfer to oven and braise for 25–30 minutes until leeks are tender and silky.
6. While leeks braise, prepare the beurre blanc: In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, wine, and minced shallot.
7. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 2 tablespoons of liquid.
8. (Optional) Stir in cream and reduce slightly.
9. Over low heat, whisk in cold butter cubes one at a time until the sauce is smooth and emulsified.
10. Season with salt and white pepper.
11. Serve braised leeks drizzled with warm beurre blanc and sprinkled with herbs.
Notes
Use smaller leeks for a more tender texture.
Beurre blanc should be served warm, not hot, to prevent separation.
Pairs beautifully with seared scallops, salmon, or roasted chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leek half with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: braised leeks, beurre blanc sauce, French side dish, elegant vegetables, leek recipes