Perfect Sauteed Leeks
Make quick and easy sauteed leeks with nothing more than olive oil and a hot skillet!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Chef's knife
Colander
Cutting board
Large skillet
Wooden spoon or spatula
- 4 large leeks Cleaned and sliced into half-moons
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Carefully clean the leeks using the instructions outlined above.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. When the oil is shimmering and moves freely in the pan, add the leeks.
Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until the leeks are softened and starting to brown Reduce the heat if necessary to avoid burning. S
Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.