BUTTERED LEEKS
A Scottish favourite, this is one of the best ways to cook leeks - slowly and gently in their own juice
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Side dish, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- The day before you want to serve this dish, cut the leeks from top to root and wash thoroughly under cold running water. Thinly slice them on the diagonal and put into plastic bags and chill until ready to cook.
- To serve, put a large pan over a medium heat, add the butter and let it melt over the base of the pan. Add the leeks and plenty of seasoning and stir to coat in the butter. Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan and cook the leeks gently for about 15 minutes, stirring half way through until they are tender. Serve with extra butter and a sprinkling of thyme leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.13 milligram of sodium
POTATO LEEK SOUP
A French classic, this creamy potato leek soup is quick, easy, and comforting.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Soups
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add the leeks and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, until soft and wilted, about 10 minutes. Adjust the heat as necessary so as not to brown.
- Add the potatoes, broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper to pot and bring to a boil. Cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are very soft.
- Fish out the thyme sprig and bay leaves, then purée the soup with a hand-held immersion blender until smooth. (Alternatively, use a standard blender to purée the soup in batches; see note.) Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If soup is too thin, simmer until thickened. If it's too thick, add water or stock to thin it out. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Note: If using a standard blender to purée the soup: be sure not to fill the jar more than halfway; leave the hole in the lid open and cover loosely with a dishtowel to allow the heat to escape; and pour blended soup into a clean pot.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be frozen, without the cream, for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until hot. Once heated through, add the cream and bring to a simmer before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize about 1-1/2 cups, Calories 454, Fat 24 g, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sugar 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Sodium 828 mg, Cholesterol 78 mg
EASY SHEET PAN OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN AND LEEKS RECIPE
Perfect for Saint Patricks Day or a delicious, healthy weeknight dinner - this Easy Sheet Pan Oven Roasted Chicken and Leeks Recipe is simple, delicious, and a huge hit for the whole family! Almost no cleanup and tons of flavor on just one sheet pan!
Provided by Courtney ODell
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Add chicken, leeks, and mushrooms to pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder and herbs.
- Toss over ingredients to coat evenly.
- Spread diced garlic over dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes, until chicken is browned and has reached 165 degrees internal temperature.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 110 milligrams cholesterol, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Sodium 1260 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar
LEEK QUICHE
I had a beautiful bunch of leeks from the farmers' market and a Mediterranean crust left over in my freezer from my week of savory pies, so I decided to make this lightened version of a French classic called flamiche. The French version calls for lots of butter and cream or crème fraiche.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut away the root and dark green leaves from the leeks and cut in half lengthwise. Run under cold water to remove sand. If the leeks are very sandy soak them for 15 minutes or so, then run under cold water again. Drain on paper towels. If the leeks are very fat, cut the halves in half again lengthwise, then cut in thin slices.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the oil or oil and butter over medium heat in a lidded skillet or saucepan and add the leeks and a pinch of salt. Cook gently, stirring, until they begin to soften. Turn the heat to medium-low, cover and cook gently until the leeks are very soft but not browned, stirring often, 10 to 15 minutes. If they begin to stick or brown, add a little more salt and/or a spoonful of water or wine. Stir in the garlic if using and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant.
- Beat together the egg yolks and egg in a medium bowl. Set the tart pan on a baking sheet to allow for easy handling. Using a pastry brush lightly brush the bottom of the crust and place in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Add salt (about 1/2 teaspoon), pepper and the milk to the eggs and whisk together. Spread the leeks in an even layer in the crust. Sprinkle the cheese in an even layer on top. Pour in the custard filling. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until set and just beginning to color on the top.
- Remove from the oven and allow to sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 430 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BRAISED LEEKS
Leeks may not be a typical side dish, but this recipe has made them the most-requested side in our house. 3 WW points per serving.
Provided by jenpalombi
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, trim most of the roots off the end of the leek, leaving enough so that the leek remains attached at the bottom. Cut each leek lengthwise into halves and then cut each half into inch long pieces. Soak leeks in a large bowl of cool water to allow any dirt to settle to the bottom.
- In a saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks to the skillet. Cook the leeks, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with thyme and cook one minute more.
- Add stock, reduce heat to medium low. Braise the leeks, covered, for about 10 minutes, or until the leeks are very tender. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
BUTTERED LEEKS
Learn how to cook leeks and turn them into a flavorful and wonderfully tender side dish by simmering them in just a bit of butter.
Provided by Molly Watson
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Trim off and discard the root ends of the leeks. Trim off and discard any dried out or browned ends of the leek greens. Cut the leeks in half lengthwise, slice them crosswise into bite-sized pieces. You can use the dark green parts of the leek; chop it all up, just getting rid of any browned or dried ends.
- Put the leeks in a large bowl and cover with cool water. Swish the leeks around to loosen any dirt or grit. If you noticed any large clumps of grit when you were chopping the leeks, now is the time to make sure that they get rinsed off. Let the leeks sit a few minutes for the dirt and grit to settle to the bottom of the bowl.
- In a large frying pan or sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Lift the leeks out of the water, shaking any excess, and add them to the pan. Do not drain the leeks into a colander, since that will dump the dirt back onto the leeks. Sprinkle the leeks with the salt and stir to combine.
- Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring every 5 minutes or so until the leeks are very tender, 30 to 40 minutes total.
- Take the pan off the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir until the butter is melted into the leeks. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 274 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
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