Braised Leeks and Apples

Braised Leeks and Apples
Serves 3
Ingredients

• 3 small leeks, sliced
• 2-3 apples, cored and cut into wedges
• 3 sprigs or dried thyme
• 4 shallots (optional) , diced
• rosemary (optional)
• 300ml vegetable stock
• knob of butter                                                                                                                              

1. Arrange the leeks and apple wedges in a single layer in a wide, shallow casserole dish with a lid. Poke the sprigs of thyme in among the leeks and pour over the stock. Season and dot the butter on top.
2. Place over a medium heat, bring to the boil, then put the lid on and gently simmer for 15 mins or until the apples and leeks are tender.  

From http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1959661/braised-leeks-and-apples

There wasn't anything special about this dish. It tasted fine and I wouldn't mind making it again if I ended up with a lot of leeks or needed to make a leek side dish. It would make a fine, cheap side dish. As a main dish, though, it isn't satisfying enough.

3 Leeks: EUR 1.59 at Lidl
2 apples: EUR 0.75 at Tesco
4 shallots: EUR 0.40 at Lidl
Rosemary: Free, from a friend
Sage: EUR 0.01 at Tesco
Vegetable Stock Cube: EUR 0.10 at Tesco
Butter: EUR 0.10 at Tesco
Total Cost: EUR 2.95 for 3 servings or EUR 0.98 for one serving