Leeks

nkswans
nkswans Posts: 469 Member
edited October 4 in Recipes
Just bought some today, what are your favorite recipes or ways to prepare them?

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  • Incunabulum
    Incunabulum Posts: 41 Member
    I think my mother makes a leek soup with cut potatoes and sliced carrots and stuff. Pretty tasty.
  • nkswans
    nkswans Posts: 469 Member
    I think my mother makes a leek soup with cut potatoes and sliced carrots and stuff. Pretty tasty.

    Sounds yummy! You will have to share :wink:
  • aa1440
    aa1440 Posts: 956 Member
    Never heard of it. What is it?
  • aa1440
    aa1440 Posts: 956 Member
    Never mind. Looked it up. Not interested. Hope it works for you.
  • nkswans
    nkswans Posts: 469 Member
    LOL they're really good! I've had them before just looking for new ways to prepare them.
  • jamk1446
    jamk1446 Posts: 5,577 Member
    Not much of a recipe but I like them sliced and sauteed in butter with cherry tomatoes.
  • Incunabulum
    Incunabulum Posts: 41 Member
    I'll ask my mama next time we talk :)
    I think my mother makes a leek soup with cut potatoes and sliced carrots and stuff. Pretty tasty.

    Sounds yummy! You will have to share :wink:
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    sliced, placed in aluminum foil with other veggies (small sweet peppers) and grilled, drizzled with balsamic vinegar afterward
  • TerryBeeBee
    TerryBeeBee Posts: 21
    I have made this a few times... comforting :)

    Leek and pear soup
    Ingredients:

    2 leeks.
    2 pears.
    2 medium potatoes.
    1 medium onion.
    4 cups of chicken stock.
    ½ cup of cream.
    1 ¾ oz of butter.
    Salt and pepper, to taste.
    4 extra lean italian turkey sausages

    Cream, to garnish.
    Freshly chopped chives, to garnish.

    Preparation Instructions:

    Remove the dark outer leaves from the leeks and discard. Wash well to remove any dirt from between layers and chop fine. Peel and chop the onions, pears and potatoes. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and gently sauté the onion and leek until soft. Add pears, potatoes and vegetable stock, bring to the boil, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Meanwhile fry the turkey sausage. Purée in a blender until smooth. Add cooked turkey sausages.

    Serves 4
    Per serving Cal: 317; Carb: 47; Fat: 7; Protein: 20; Fiber: 6
  • cgavin77
    cgavin77 Posts: 219
    Artichoke, Leek, and Goat Cheese Dip with Garlic Pita Chips-12 servings (serving size: 4 chips and about 2 1/2 tablespoons dip)

    Ingredients
    Dip:
    1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
    3 ounces goat cheese, softened
    1/4 cup sliced leek 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
    1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    /4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    Dash of kosher salt Fresh chives (optional)

    Chips: 6 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas Cooking spray
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation

    1. To prepare dip, combine yogurt and goat cheese in a food processor; process until smooth. Add leek and artichoke; process until finely chopped, scraping sides. Add pecorino Romano, juice, pepper, and dash of salt; pulse until blended. Cover and chill 2 hours. Garnish with chives, if desired.
    2. Preheat oven to 350°.
    3. To prepare chips, cut each pita into 8 wedges. Arrange pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and garlic powder. Bake at 350° for 14 minutes or until toasted. Cool completely. Serve with dip.

    Amount per serving

    Calories: 118
    Calories from fat: 29%
    Fat: 3.8g
    Saturated fat: 2.3g
    Monounsaturated fat: 0.9g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
    Protein: 6.2g
    Carbohydrate: 16.1g
    Fiber: 2.4g
    Cholesterol: 10mg
    Iron: 0.8mg
    Sodium: 420mg
    Calcium: 83mg
  • eeebee
    eeebee Posts: 471 Member
    Thinly sliced, sauteed in olive oil, sea salt and crushed garlic, then serve alone or mixed in with any green lefy vegetable of your choice.

    It flavours food similarly to the way onion does and when sauteed, it goes caramelised and sweet - I LOVE them and eat them almost every day.

    Another idea: steamed sliced leeks until soft and tender (usually a few minutes on the hob or 1.5 mins in microwave full power) and stir in some garlic and herb soft low fat cheese spread. Philadelphia is my fave.

    This goes nicely with fish, mashed sweet potatoes, noodles, wholewheat pasta and chicken and is very low fat/cal.

    Enjoy.
  • eeebee
    eeebee Posts: 471 Member
    Artichoke, Leek, and Goat Cheese Dip with Garlic Pita Chips-12 servings (serving size: 4 chips and about 2 1/2 tablespoons dip)

    Ingredients
    Dip:
    1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
    3 ounces goat cheese, softened
    1/4 cup sliced leek 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
    1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    /4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    Dash of kosher salt Fresh chives (optional)

    Chips: 6 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas Cooking spray
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation

    1. To prepare dip, combine yogurt and goat cheese in a food processor; process until smooth. Add leek and artichoke; process until finely chopped, scraping sides. Add pecorino Romano, juice, pepper, and dash of salt; pulse until blended. Cover and chill 2 hours. Garnish with chives, if desired.
    2. Preheat oven to 350°.
    3. To prepare chips, cut each pita into 8 wedges. Arrange pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and garlic powder. Bake at 350° for 14 minutes or until toasted. Cool completely. Serve with dip.

    Amount per serving

    Calories: 118
    Calories from fat: 29%
    Fat: 3.8g
    Saturated fat: 2.3g
    Monounsaturated fat: 0.9g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
    Protein: 6.2g
    Carbohydrate: 16.1g
    Fiber: 2.4g
    Cholesterol: 10mg
    Iron: 0.8mg
    Sodium: 420mg
    Calcium: 83mg

    that sounds beautiful! nice recipe, i shall be trying this out for sure.
  • rbryntes
    rbryntes Posts: 710 Member
    Sliced thin, sauté in olice oil, salt and pepper, add a head of fresh spinach, cover and turn off the heat. mix together and serve.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    I LOVE leek soup!

    4 cups of broth (chicken or veg)
    2 cups shredded chicken
    2 carrots
    4 stalks of celery
    2 shallots
    Green onion
    Basil

    I serve it over rice. Super filling super tasty.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    They are excellent with tomatoes and a piece of fish.

    Also braised.
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