Braised Onions, Shallots & Leeks

Submitted by Debra NW, who is a member of Bee's Candida Support Group, that you are welcome to join!

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon unrefined coconut oil
• 3 red onions, cut into thick wedges
• fresh basil, minced, or dried basil
• juice of 1 lime, freshly squeezed
• 4-5 shallots, halved
• 3 Vidalia (or yellow) onions, cut into thick wedges
• 3 leeks, rinsed well, cut lengthwise, and sliced into 2 inch lengths

Preparation

1. Heat oil in deep frying pan over low heat.
2. Add onions and cook, stirring until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
3. Add shallots and cook, 4-5 minutes.
4. Add leeks and cook until bright green and tender, 5 minutes.
5. Add a little water and a sprinkling of basil. Cover and simmer until any remaining liquid has been absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, and serve.