LEEKS WITH RED AND YELLOW PEPPER

Ingredients:
Leeks - 5
Large yellow peppers - 2
Large red pepper - 1
Butter - 40 gms
Salt and white pepper
Virgin olive oil - 1 tbsp
Fresh mixed herbs - 1 1/2 tbsp

Method:

• Top and tail the leeks and remove any tough outer leaves. Wash the leeks carefully to remove any grit, then slice them into thin rounds.
• Halve and deseed the peppers and then slice them thinly into strips.
• Melt the butter in a pan with 3 tbsps of water, then add the leeks and a little salt.
• Cover the pan and cook the leeks over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until tender.
• Uncover the pan, add the oil and raise the heat. Saute the peppers for 2 minutes. 
• Add a little more water. lower the heat and cook for 2 minutes more until the peppers are soft and there is a sweet sauce in the pan. 
• Add the herbs, season and serve.