Leeks Vinaigrette

Have I ever told you how much I looooove onions?  It might sound weird, but they are my 100% absolutely FAV vegetable of all time.  So when I found a recipe for braised onions (leeks) created by the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen I HAD to try.  This is a really tasty and unique side dish for any onion lover. And don't fret, leeks are a lot milder than say, white onions, and in this dish they are transformed into a salty, mustardy (is that a word), eggy combo.

Servings: 6

Size: 1/6 of recipe which is about 1 cup although long leeks are really hard to measure.

Points Plus: 4pp

Level of Difficulty: Medium

P:rep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Rating: 4 - Very Good

Ingredient List:

6 medium to large leeks

3 T. olive oil, divided

1 T. light butter

1/2 t. kosher salt & ground pepper, divided

1/4 c. dry white wine

1 c. water

1 c. chicken stock

5 sprigs fresh thyme

2 T. chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided

1 T. Dijon mustard

1 T. white wine vinegar

2 hard-boiled eggs, whites and yokes separated and chopped

Directions:

Heat oven to 425°. Trim dark-green tops from leeks, leaving root end intact. Remove tough outer layer. Starting 1" above root end, halve leeks lengthwise. Wash leeks, making sure to clean all sand from between layers. Dry slightly on paper towels.

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil and butter in a large, deep ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook, turning occasionally, until light golden in spots, about 5 minutes. Add wine and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, 3–4 minutes. Add 1 cup water, chicken stock, thyme, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake until leeks are tender, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk 1 Tbsp. parsley, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.

Transfer leeks to a platter, drizzle with vinaigrette, top with eggs, and garnish with remaining 1 Tbsp. parsley.

Tip: 

For a reason unknown to me, leeks are a really dirty veggie and a little tricky to clean.  Watch this video for a quick tutorial to make leek cleaning a breeze!

XOXO Katie