Balsamic Caramelized Leeks, Carrots and Celery

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons butter

2 leeks, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise

3 stalks celery, cut into matchstick-size pieces

2 carrots, cut into matchstick-size pieces

3/4 cup vegetable broth

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons brown sugar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir leeks until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add celery, carrots, vegetable broth, and balsamic vinegar; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir brown sugar into leek mixture until dissolved and mixture is lightly browned, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
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