braised leeks with tomatoes

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

A simple side dish that goes together quickly in the microwave. From Cooking Light, June 1995. They're not the prettiest dish.........but they do taste good. lol.

yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For braised leeks with tomatoes

  • 3 c
    chopped leeks (4 medium)
  • 3/4 c
    low-salt chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried chervil
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 2 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 c
    dry white wine
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 14 12 oz
    no-salt-added whole tomatoes, drained

How To Make braised leeks with tomatoes

  • 1
    Combine the first 7 ingredients in a 2-quart casserole; stir well. Cover with casserole lid, and microwave at HIGH 6 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes.
  • 2
    Combine wine and cornstarch in a bowl, stirring until blended; add to leek mixture. Stir in tomatoes.
  • 3
    Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 6 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring after 3 minutes.
  • 4
    Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup).

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