Name: Olive Oil-Roasted Leeks
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Ingredients: 6 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, cut in half lengthwise; ½ cup olive oil; Salt

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Olive Oil-Roasted LeeksChristopher Baker

We love leeks. All you need are olive oil, salt, and the heat of the oven to coax some magic out of leeks.

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