Sautéed Leeks with Smoked Butter Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

Tender leeks cooked in smoked butter until caramelized, finished with a smoky-sweet glaze. This Irish-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs leeks, smoked butter, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 medium leeks
• 3 tbsp smoked butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chives

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Trim dark green tops from 4 medium leeks, slice white and light green parts thinly, and rinse under cold water to remove grit.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp smoked butter in a skillet over medium heat until butter foams.
3. Step 3: Add sliced leeks, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until leeks are tender and golden. Stir in 1 tbsp chopped chives before serving.