Olive Oil Roasted Leeks

cravingcalifornia.com
serves 4
Ingredients

• 4 large leeks trimmed, cleaned and halved lengthwise
• 1/3 c olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter cubed
• 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme and/or rosemary
• salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Preparation​​​

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• Place the leeks cut side up in a large baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over top and season generously with salt and pepper. Next, scatter the herbs, chopped garlic and butter over top and press them gently into the leeks and olive oil.
• Bake at 425 for 25-30 minutes or until the leeks are tender and slightly caramelized around the edges. Transfer to a large plate or platter and serve warm.

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