Roasted Leeks with Lemon Butter

Roasting leeks brings out their natural sweetness. Drizzled with lemon butter, this is a wonderful side to roast pork or other meats.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 large leeks
• 0.25 teaspoon granulated garlic

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt butter in a small microwave-safe dish in 10-second increments until melted. Stir in lemon juice and granulated garlic and set aside in a warm place.

Step 3

Trim dark green parts from the leeks and discard (or save for other use such as vegetable stock). Trim roots off, but leave root end intact. Cut leeks in half lengthwise, and remove any tough outer layers. Rinse thoroughly between the layers to remove any dirt.

Step 4

Place leeks into a large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, turning leeks so they are evenly covered with oil. Roast leeks, cut side down, for 15 minutes. Turn leeks so they are cut side up, and continue roasting for 10 more minutes. Drizzle with lemon butter and roast 3 to 5 minutes more.