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Spicy Mushrooms and Leeks

4.8

(6)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Makes use of the microwave oven.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

3 small leeks, split lengthwise, washed well, drained, and the white and pale green parts sliced thin
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 pound small mushrooms, quartered
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. In a microwave-safe dish combine the leeks and the butter and microwave mixture, covered with microwave-safe plastic wrap, at high power (100%), stirring once for 5 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and microwave the mixture for 5 minutes more, or until the leeks are tender. Stir in the mushrooms, the wine, and the red pepper flakes and microwave the mixture, covered with the plastic wrap, at high power (100%) for 5 minutes. Stir the mixture and microwave it, uncovered, for 8 minutes more, or until the mushrooms are tender. Stir in the lemon juice and salt to taste.

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