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Mustard Dill Leeks

A healthy and flavorful side dish combining tender leeks with a zesty mustard and dill dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium Leeks Cleaned and sliced into thin rounds.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard For the dressing.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill Chopped, for the dressing.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For the dressing.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed, for the dressing.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clean the leeks and slice them into thin rounds.
  2. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the leeks for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Combine
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the cooked leeks and toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve as a warm or cold side dish.

Notes

When serving, portion control is key. A serving size of about half a cup is ideal. This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or fish, or can be added to salads or grain dishes.