Straightforward Leek Recipes That Anyone Can Make
Whether you have one leek to cook or many, there will be a collection of leek recipes to suit.
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Leek Recipes
Browse all the leek recipes available and choose something you fancy cooking today for a delicious meal! There are plenty to choose from.
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Leek Recipes with Rice
Leeks go particularly well with rice-based dishes or that have rice as an accompaniment. Select from one of the following vegetarian options, such as leek risotto.
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Easy Leek Recipes
There are numerous options, whether you are new to cooking leeks or simply want a recipe that won’t take a great deal of expertise. Pick one and get started!
Leek Recipes with Chicken
If you are looking for a hearty meal option and want a chicken and leek recipe, then take a closer look at this particular collection. Chicken and leek pie, for example, is a classic dish.
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Creamy Leek Recipes
Creamy leek recipes are great winter warmers so check out the following recipe collection for some of the most luxuriant leek dishes around!
Leek Recipes with Potato
As a tasty pair of vegetables to combine, there are plenty of different options for leeks and potato dishes. Take a look at this collection for more details.
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Quick Leek Recipes
If you are in a rush and know how to cook leeks already, then this collection of fast leek recipes will be for you. Discover some quick and easy leek-based dishes to try out without lots of preparation time.
Leek Recipe FAQs
What is the best way to eat leeks?
Leeks can be eaten raw. However, like onions, which are also part of the allium family, leeks have a strong flavour that sweetens with cooking. Therefore, it is best to eat leeks cooked, ideally roasted, fried or boiled.
What pairs well with leeks?
Because of their distinctive taste, leeks don’t go well with all other ingredients. That said, there are some tried and tested flavour combinations, such as potato and leek soup and ham and leek pie. Leeks work well with cheesy toppings, mushrooms and other ‘earthy’ flavours, such as split peas, for example.
Why do you soak leeks in water?
You don’t have to soak leeks in water but it is a good idea since these vegetables grow in the ground. Doing so loosens any earth that might be trapped within the vegetable. Running leeks under a tap for a few seconds is often just as good as soaking.
What is the best way to prepare a leek?
To prepare leeks for most recipes, you should wash them by soaking or running them under water and then straining. Next, trim the white roots but leave the sweetest white part of the lower leek in place. Then, simply chop them into coin shapes like carrots or cut them lengthways, as preferred. They’re now ready for cooking.
How long does it take to cook leeks?
If you’re frying your leeks in a little oil or butter, then about five minutes is sufficient. To roast them, pre-heat your oven and allow them to cook for around 20 minutes. Boiling them takes minutes, as does air-frying them.
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