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Pumpkin, Leek and Spinach Quiche
By JoBellette
Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper
- 700 g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces
- Olive Oil Spray
- 1 leek, pale section only, halved lengthways, washed, dried, thinly sliced crossways
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 100 g baby spinach leave
- 4 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) skim milk
- 80 g (1/3 cup) fresh low-fat ricotta
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- Mixed salad leaves (optional), to serve
Potato Leek Soup with Feta Cheese
By á-7894
Remove and discard any tough outer green leaves and the root end of each leek
- 2 medium leeks
- 36 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated skim milk
- 1/4 cup snipped chives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Potato & Leek Gratin
By á-4084
This Potato & Leek Gratin dish features a golden crisp crust with tender, cheesy potatoes, the combinations of text...
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large leek, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 2 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cabbage, Potato and Leek Soup
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: NY Times Cooking | Melissa Clark
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts, thinly sliced 8 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 thyme branches
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, to serve
Creamed Charred Leeks With Filo Feta Parcels
By ltrodrigu
Make Creamed Leeks: Preheat a griddle or cast-iron pan over high heat
- For the Leeks:
- 2 leeks, light-green/white parts cut in half lengthwise, keeping root intact to prevent them from falling apart, rinsed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 2/3 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For the Filo Parcels:
- 4 sheets frozen filo pastry, thawed
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (2 1/2-inch square, 1/4-inch thick) pieces feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Leek Soup with Shoestring Potatoes and Fried Herbs
By danyell923
Homemade crispy shoestring potatoes with fresh herbs are so worth the effort to top each serving of this potato lee...
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 6 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 cups whole milk, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream, divided
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 russet potato, peeled, cut into thin matchsticks
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 sprig rosemary
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
Halibut with Lemons & Leeks
By á-168605
Halibut with Lemons and Leeks is a healthy and flavorful main course that pairs perfectly with a bottle of your fav...
- 2 (8-ounce) pieces of halibut
- 1 leek
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup white wine
- salt and black pepper to taste
Quinoa Salad With Roasted Carrots & Frizzled Leeks
By ltrodrigu
Cut leek in half lengthwise and rinse away any grit
- 1 leek, trimmed
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for frying leeks and for serving
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, more for serving
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick coins
- 2 cups quinoa (13 ounces)
- 1/3 cup dried currants
- 6 ounces fresh arugula
Shrimp and Leeks
By DebCooks
Frizzled leeks on top of a bed of rice with spicy shrimp and leeks
- 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined.
- 3 T peanut oil, divided
- 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 6 cups bias-sliced leeks, white and light green parts only
- 1/4 c diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 c chicken broth
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- Cook white rice
- Frizzled Leeks
- 1 leek-sliced white and green part only sliced in rounds or matchstick-size strips
- 2 T flour
- 1 c peanut oil
- salt to taste
Quinoa, Zucchini, & Leek Curried Kugel
By blum099
Add a little spice to your typical kugel dish with this curry powder-infused, nutrient-rich recipe
- 1 leek, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup of quinoa
- 1 cup of water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2 medium-sized zucchini, sliced
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Creamy Potato Carrot Leek Soup
By GuidingVegan
Herbed and crispy bread crumbs top a tasty soup of potatoes, leeks and carrots
- Soup:
- 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed, diced
- 3 small-medium leeks, light green and white parts, trimmed, washed, sliced
- 3 large carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, sliced into rounds
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced, reserving 1 teaspoon for bread crumbs
- 6 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons thyme, woody stem removed, leaves finely minced
- Bread Crumb Topping:
- Drizzle of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme - woody stems removed
- 1 teaspoon reserved minced garlic
- 1 slice of your favorite bread, toasted, processed in food processor until crumbs form
Potato Leek Soup
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This soup is thick, and hearty, and very comforting
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 leeks, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 6 potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup white wine (Optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
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