Braised Leeks with Warm Pancetta Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 thyme sprig
• Cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped leek
• Dash of kosher salt
• ¹/₃ cup finely chopped pancetta (about 1 ounce)
• Remaining ingredient:
• + 12 more ingredients
• • Dressing:
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Thyme sprigs (optional)
  • Leeks:
  • 4 leeks, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large carrot, cut into (3-inch) pieces
  • 1 ½ cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

1. Preheat oven to 325°. 2. To prepare leeks, arrange leek halves in an 8-inch baking dish; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add broth and next 3 ingredients (through 1 thyme sprig). Cut 1 (8-inch) square of parchment paper; lightly coat with cooking spray. Place pa...

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