Grilled Leeks With Leek Tomato Salad And Citrus Dressing Recipe 485

GRILLED LEEKS WITH LEEK-TOMATO SALAD AND CITRUS DRESSING RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• Light a grill. Separate the dark green leek tops from the white and tender green parts. Halve the leek bottoms and run under cold water to remove any grit. Slice the dark green leek tops crosswise 1/2 inch thick, discarding the top inch, and wash well. You should have about 8 cups of the tops. Pat the halved leeks dry. Brush with oil and season with salt. Grill over moderate heat, covered with a bowl, until tender, 18 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the citrus zests with the citrus juices, soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of oil. In a skillet, heat 2 more tablespoons of oil with the crushed red pepper. Add the leek tops and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened, 6 minutes. Add the corn and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add half of the dressing and cook until evaporated. Scrape into a bowl and let cool slightly. Stir in the tomatoes. Arrange the grilled leeks on plates and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Spoon the leek-tomato salad on top and serve warm.

GRILLED LEEKS

Steps:

• Bring white wine, clam juice, garlic, onion and butter to a simmer. Add leeks and braise for 20 minutes, let cool in liquid. Cut lengthwise. Whisk together the olive oil and garlic in a large bowl, and the leeks and let marinate 1 hour. Preheat grill. Grill until golden brown.

GRILLED BRAISED LEEKS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high. Cut each leek in half lengthwise and rinse thoroughly to remove all dirt and sand. Pat dry. Brush the cut side of each leek half with the bacon drippings and sprinkle with kosher salt. Grill over direct, high heat, cut side down, with lid closed, approximately 6 to 7 minutes or until grill marks appear. Remove the leeks to a sheet of aluminum foil and lay cut side up. Brush the leeks with balsamic vinegar. Reassemble the leek halves together, wrap tightly in foil, and set back on the grill away from direct heat for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove the leeks from the foil and serve immediately, as is or with crumbled bacon and goat cheese.

LEEK TOMATO DISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers, rosemary, thyme and sage.
• Place leeks in the bottom of a large baking dish. Layer with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Top with the crushed cracker mixture, and drizzle with melted butter
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

BAKED LEEK AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
• Spray an oven proof gratin dish with veggie spray.
• Cover bottom of dish with half the leek slices and layer half the tomato slices over to cover.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle half the olive oil over all.
• Make a second layer, ending with the tomato slices, salt and pepper and olive oil.
• Top with Jalapeno and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
• Bake, uncovered,in 400F oven for 30 minutes.