The best leek recipes - 65 recipes
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Cod roasted with bacon and leeks
By DebCooks
The mild flavor of the leeks and the smoky taste of the bacon makes this a wonderful fish dish
- 4 leeks trimmed, white parts only
- 2 T olive oil
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 4 cod fillets (5 to 6 oz)
- 1/4 c white wine
- 1/4 c chicken stock
- 2 teas fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dry
Potato Leek Soup
By gilligan1963
Just a few ingredients make this delicious potato leek soup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 leeks, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 6 Russet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 6 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth (best quality such as Swanson)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup half and half
- Chives, finely chopped (Optional)
BITTERSWEET SQUASH WITH PANCETTA AND LEEKS
By joanmarie
1. Sprinkle sugar evenly over bottom of large deep skillet
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 oz. chopped pancetta*
- 2 1/2 lb. butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (5 cups)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup lower-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped leeks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Baby Bok Choy and Leeks
By mjensen
Beans/Legumes
- 2/3 cup rice (mix of black, brown and wild)
- 1 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup raw cashews, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes (more to taste)
- 2 leeks, chopped
- splash low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 bunches baby bok choy, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk (or more low-sodium chicken broth)
- 1 cup cooked edamame beans
Greek Rice with Leeks (Prasorizo)
By á-29897
•Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok, and add the onion, garlic, spring onions and leek
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, halved and then thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 spring onions, sliced
- 1 medium leek, halved lengthwise and then sliced
- 150 g long-grain white rice
- 750 ml vegetable stock
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- Salt
- Black pepper
Creamy Leek & Asparagus Soup (with crispy maple bacon)
By á-114869
{AIP, Paleo} One bowl gives you all your vitamin K for the day, plus tons of other goodies!
- 1 T olive oil
- 3 cups sliced leeks (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups sliced asparagus (optional - leave a few tips out for garnish)
- 3 cups cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 t garlic powder (or 3 cloves minced)
- 1 t pink himalayan salt
- 1 T herbs d'provence
- 6 cups broth
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 T maple syrup
Leek, Potato, Parsnip and Cauliflower Soup
By eatclean
8 servings 278 calories 8
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, coarsely chopped
- 3 leeks, white parts, rinse well and chop
- 2 parsnips, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 5 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 bouillon cubes for flavour if necessary
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Leeks with Mustard in Microwave
By Greywolf
This is very quick and can be blended with mashed potatoes
- 1 leek (use the white portion and a little green only)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 TBSP parsley (chopped)
- 4 TBSP beef stock (or vegetarian stock)
- 1 oz butter (garlic spread is good too)
Sausage And Leek Fusilli
By HeatherS
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid
- 12 oz fusilli pasta
- 2 mild Italian sausages (8 oz/225 g total), casings removed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
- 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 3/4 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Chicken with Leeks Sun-Dried Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce
By PineyCook
6 SP
- 1 or 2 leeks (3/4 cup) white part and light green only
- 16 oz (6) skinless chicken breast cutlets, sliced thin
- 2 tsp butter, divided
- 2 tsp olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour* (use rice flour if gluten free)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 oz ready-to-eat sun dried tomatoes (not in oil), sliced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup fat free low sodium chicken broth
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Potato-Leek Soup
By á-2611
2014 - Best if leeks are more chopped
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 celery stalks, cut into 1-in piecesw
- 3 medium leeks (including 2/3 of green part, well rinsed. Cut each leek into 1/4's and then cut into 1/2-in pieces and well rinsed
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp parsley flakes
- 1 cup sour cream
- Fresh chives for garnish, optional
Creamy Pork Chops with Dijon/Leek Sauce
By LookyTasty
Tasty pork chops in a special creamy leek sauce
- 6 pork chops
- fat free Milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- 1-2 leeks
- chives
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup low fat sour cream
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