Braised Wild Leeks

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 20 wild leeks
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Recipe

• 1 trim the leeks like you would a green onion, retaining the bulb and the leaves.
• 2 rinse thoroughly to wash away any trapped dirt and chop the leaves coarsely.
• 3 pour just enough water in a 10 inch pan to cover the base.
• 4 add the leeks, butter and maple syrup to the water and bring to a boil.
• 5 cover with a tight fitting lid and steam until all the water evaporates.
• 6 remove the lid from the pan and sauté for a few more minutes until the leeks are tender.
• 7 when ready to serve, the leaves will look(and taste) like cooked spinach.