Leeks in red wine

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

2 tb Olive oil
3 lb Small leeks cleaned & -- trimmed
1 c Dry red wine
1/2 c Vegetable broth

Instructions:

Heat oil in a large skillet: the skillet must be large enough to hold the leeks in a single layer. Add leeks & saute until lightly browned on all sides about 5 minutes. Add a little wine or broth if they stick. Add the remaining wine & broth & bring to a boil. Cover reduce heat & simer for 10 minutes turning the leeks once during this time. Transfer leeks to a serving dish. Cook sauce a few minutes more to reduce & then pour over the leeks & serve. This is good hot tepid or cold. Vegetarian Gourmet Winter 1995