The best leek recipes - 65 recipes
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Grilled Leeks with Leek-Tomato Salad and Citrus Dressing
By á-4084
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Servings 1
- 2.00 large leeks
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- 0.50 tsp. lime zest
- 0.50 tsp. tangerine or orange zest
- 2.00 tbsp. lime juice
- 2.00 tbsp. tangerine juice
- 1.00 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1.00 pinch crushed red pepper
- 0.50 c. fresh corn kernels
- 1.00 c. mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes
Light a grill. Separate the dark green leek tops from the white and tender green parts
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Asparagus Leek and Red Potato Soup
By GuidingVegan
In a large Dutch oven, saute the leeks and garlic
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 6 red potatoes, scrubbed, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 leeks, trimmed, white parts only, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (32-ounce) container vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or more to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Leeks in Vinaigrette
By á-4084
Trim root end of leeks (leave as intact as possible so they don’t break apart while cooking) and cook in a large ...
- 4 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, tough outer layer removed
- Kosher salt
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Grilled Leeks and Stewed Garlic on Toast
By garciamoss
1. Bring a medium pot of liberally salted water to a boil
- Salt, preferably fleur de sel
- 6 small leeks, whites and pale green parts only
- 7 –9 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled
- 6 slices crusty country bread
- 4-5 anchovy filets (optional), cut into strips
- Freshly ground black pepper
Middle Eastern Leeks With Yogurt, Dill & Sumac
By ltrodrigu
Place a steamer basket or colander in a large lidded pot filled partway with water
- 6 leeks, trimmed, outer leaves discarded and light green and white parts cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces and rinsed in a colander
- Juice from 1/2 small lemon
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves crushed with a pinch of kosher salt to form a paste
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill leaves
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon ground sumac
Potato & Leek Soup
By HeatherS
Cook the bacon in a medium-sized pot for 4-5 minutes, or until brown
- 1/4 lb (125 g) bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 4 cups (1 L) vegetable stock
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) light cream or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley
Creamy Leek Potato Soup
By azimmer1
Serves 4 to 6. Published March 1, 2010
- 4 medium leeks , white and light-green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and sliced thin (about 4 cups), dark green parts halved, washed, and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion , chopped medium (about 1 cup)
- Table salt
- 1 small russet potato (about 6 ounces), peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (4-inch) sprig fresh thyme or tarragon
- 1 large slice high-quality sandwich bread , lightly toasted and torn into 1/2-inch pieces (see note)
- Ground black pepper
Tomato and Leek Salad
By á-8460
Whisk vinegar, salt, pepper, oil, honey and mustard together in a bowl; set aside
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp grainy Dijon mustard
- 10 strips of bacon, cut on a bias very thinly
- 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 leek, sliced thinly
Roasted Cauliflower & Leek Gratin
By pikassob
Roasted Cauliflower & Leek Gratin is the perfect dish if you're looking to change up your usual dinner options
- ROASTED VEGETABLES:
- 2 small heads of cauliflower, about 3 pounds untrimmed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large leek
- GRATIN:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups low fat milk
- 1/2 cup generoud parmesan, gruyere or manchengo
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1 to 2 ounce ham, cut into baton shapes
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Casserole-Baked Halibut with Leeks and Carrots
By á-4084
Preheat the oven to 375°
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 pound baby carrots or large carrots cut into 4-by-1/2-inch sticks
- 6 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced crosswise
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 7 thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
- Four 6-ounce skinless halibut fillets, about 1 inch thick
Potato Leek Soup (Julia Child's) Potage Parmentier
By Grammie926
For a more delicately flavored soup, sub in water for the vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed oil
- 4-5 medium russet potatoes (1 pound), peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 large leeks (1 pound), cleaned, and thinly sliced
- 6 cups vegetable stock (or light chicken stock)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup crème fraiche
- 1/3 cup minced parsley or chives
Pork and leek dumplings
By tsusanchang
Makes 50 dumplings
- 6 cups Chinese (napa) cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 cups Chinese garlic chives, finely chopped (if you can't find them at an Asian market, scallions will do in a pinch)
- 2 and 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine or sherry
- 2 tablespoons roasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil
- 50 round dumpling wrappers
- Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon scallions, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black vinegar (Chinkiang vinegar)
- a few drops of white vinegar (rice vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup dark soy sauce (e.g. Kikkoman)
Chickpea Pancakes with Leeks, Squash, and Yogurt
By LRay
Try this delicious Chickpea Pancakes with Leeks, Squash, and Yogurt recipe!
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium leek, white and pale-green parts only, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated peeled squash (such as butternut or kabocha)
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup chickpea flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
Creamed Corn with Bacon and Leeks
By ROBandSEAN
Scraping the cut ears of corn releases the remaining starchy milk, giving the creamed corn its thick consistency
- 6 ears fresh corn
- 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup chopped leek
Instant Pot Potato & Leek Soup
By á-1244
Instant Pot Potato and Leek Soup comes together in about 30 minutes for a quick, easy, and delicious meal full of v...
- 3 potatoes, roughly chopped
- 3 leeks, roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 5 cups of chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons thyme
- 2 tablespoons marjoram
- salt and cracked black pepper to taste
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Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks and...
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 3 pounds large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into slices about 1/8 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large leeks, rinsed, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups shredded Manchego cheese
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Apple, Bacon, & Leek Stuffing
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 9 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped leeks, about 4 to 5 leeks
- 1 1/2 cups chopped celery, about 3 stalks
- 3 cups coarsely chopped, cored, peeled, Fuji or Granny Smith apples, about 2 large
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 6 cloves
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 12 cups dry country-style bread cubes*
- 1 tablespoon fresh snipped sage, or 1 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- Fresh sage leaves, optional
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Leek and Mushroom Chicken Skillet
- 1 lb chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 1/4 cup gluten-free or all-purpose flour
- salt and pepper
- 2 Tablespoons butter, divided
- drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- 6 oz sliced mushrooms
- 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 1 small shallot or 1/4 small onion, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packed Tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- juice from 1/2 small lemon
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Bacon and Leek Tart
- Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
- 4 medium Leeks
- 3 Smoked Bacon - Slices
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese - Divided and Shredded
- 2 tsp Fresh or Dried Thyme - Chopped
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 package Puff Pastry Sheets
- 1 Egg White
- Salt to taste
- Servings: 4
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Potato-Leek Soup with Mini Pierogi
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 bunch leeks, white and light green parts only, rinsed well, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 3 cups water
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 12 frozen mini pierogi
- Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
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BLT and P (Bacon, Leek, Tomato and...
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 6 slices lean, smoky good quality bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 small ribs celery from the heart of the stalk, finely chopped
- 2 small to medium carrots
- 3 leeks, trimmed of rough tops and roots
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper
- 3 medium starchy potatoes, such as Idaho, peeled
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Crusty bread, for dunking and mopping
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Oven-Roasted Sea Bass With Fennel...
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 fennel bulb, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 large leek, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 shallots, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large celery stick, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 whole sea bass (about 2 pounds), scaled and gutted
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 6 small new potatoes
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Braised Halibut with Leeks &...
- 4 (6 to 8-ounce) skinless halibut fillets, 3/4 to 1-inch thick
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced thin, and washed thoroughly
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
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Potato & Leek Cakes with Blue...
- SAUCE:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- CAKES:
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup diced leek
- 6 cups shredded peeled baking potato (about 2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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Cauliflower, Leek and Bacon Gratin
- Topping:
- 1 head of cauliflower cut into bite-size florets
- 6 slices bacon, cut into thin strips
- 3 leeks, chopped into half moons
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyere
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Gruyere
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
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25-Minute Skillet Chicken w/...
- generous T coconut oil
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, patted dry and cut into about 3 pieces each
- 1 T pickling spice, ground, divided
- 1 T agave
- 1/2 T sea salt
- 3 leeks, trimmed, halved, rinsed thoroughly and halved again (leave the root end intact
- 4-5 carrots, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup stock (chicken, veggie or beef)
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Braised-Rabbit-Leek-Rillette
- 4 rabbit quarters (leg-shoulder)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup small-diced carrots
- 1/2 cup small-diced celery
- 1 cup leeks, white part only, cut in half moons, washed
- 2 cups white wine
- 1/4 cup currants
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup duck fat (melted butter may be substituted), reserving
- a couple of tablespoons for covering the finished rillette
- 8 sprigs thyme
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