Recipes Buttered Leeks Be the first to rate & review! Plus: More Vegetable Recipes and Tips By Nina Zagat Updated on March 27, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 4 Ingredients 8 medium leeks, white and tender green, thinly sliced crosswise Kosher salt Freshley ground pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Directions Rinse the sliced leeks thoroughly. In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the leeks until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Spread the leeks in a baking dish, season with salt and pepper and dot with the butter. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve. Rate it Print