What to do with Leeks in the Summer?

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MelissaMcGinn
MelissaMcGinn Posts: 13
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I know leeks are great in soups, but they're in the onion family. So, what do you use them in?

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  • mom23nuts
    mom23nuts Posts: 636 Member
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    pan fryin butter and then add them to open faced sandwiches still warm then put a slice of low sodium american cheese over it so it starts to melt and oh my god it is heaven on a plate
  • reese66
    reese66 Posts: 2,920 Member
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    Sauteed with green and yellow squash, a favorite of mine!

    Sliced potatoes, leeks with salt-and-pepper and garlic wrapped in foil and cooked on grill.

    Fried potatoes and leeks...

    Fresh spinach, strawberry and leek salad...

    Off to the store to buy some leeks :)
  • jbudzins1
    jbudzins1 Posts: 17
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    I knew someone who put them in foil with salad dressing and grilled them. They can be sandy though.
  • shelbyfrootcake
    shelbyfrootcake Posts: 965 Member
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    Leeks are great in risotto (especially with salmon).

    Mix with low fat garlic Philly type cheese and use to fill jacket potatoes.

    Steam with peas and mint for a lovely side dish.
  • RubyA2011
    RubyA2011 Posts: 66
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    i put them in quiches/tarts and risotto and pasta sauces
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    fry them in a little butter & add to mashed potatoes
    or
    salmon & leek filo parcels (great for dinner parties)

    There are loads of great recipes on the bbc good food website.
  • shelbyfrootcake
    shelbyfrootcake Posts: 965 Member
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    This is a gorgeous recipe.

    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/877646/leek-mushroom-and-goats-cheese-strudels
  • MelissaMcGinn
    MelissaMcGinn Posts: 13
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    Thanks everyone, I think tonight I'm going to saute them in a little butter and put on our chicken burgers with BBQ sauce and make some mashed potatoes with leeks then maybe add some to our fresh baked green beans. I will be using whole grain buns.
    MMMmm, I'm excited for dinner now.

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