Tag Archive for: leeks

Smothered Beans with Leeks and Collard Greens

Smothered Beans with Leeks and Collard Greens 1 cup dried Great Northern beans 1/4 cup dried pinto beans quart water tablespoons olive oil 2 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 2 large) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried…

Leek, Tomato and Mushroom Quiche

Leek, Tomato and Mushroom Quiche Two 9-inch ready-to-bake pie crusts 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 leek, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (white and light green parts only) 8 oz. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup…

Leek Rings

Leek Rings 3 quarts oil ( peanut, vegetable, or canola) 12 ounces leeks, cleaned and trimmed of dark green parts 1 1/2 cups milk 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning Preheat…

Grilled Leeks

Grilled Leeks 3 large leeks Juice from one lemon Salt and pepper to taste 1 small clove garlic About ¼ cup olive oil Big handful of fresh basil Dice up a handful of basil and mash (preferably using mortal & pestle, but…

Apple Strudel Muffins

Apple Strudel Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional 1 tbsp. flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups chopped…

Leeks in Vinaigrette

Leeks in Vinaigrette 3-4 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, tough outer layer removed Kosher salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 small shallot, finely chopped ½ garlic clove, finely grated 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar…

Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup

Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 leeks, bulb only, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 (16 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons…

Caramelized Leek, Arugula and Goat Cheese Pizza

CARAMELIZED LEEK, ARUGULA and GOAT CHEESE PIZZA INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2-3 leeks, sliced 3 cups arugula, washed, dried and coarsely chopped Salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 whole-wheat tortillas, 6-inches in diameter…

Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms and Greens

BARLEY STEW WITH LEEKS, MUSHROOMS and GREENS INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (about 2 small stalks; white and pale green parts only) 8-ounce sliced portabello or crimini mushrooms 2 garlic cloves,…

Barley Soup with Mushrooms and Parsnips

Barley Soup with Mushrooms and Parsnips INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, grapeseed, peanut, or vegetable oil) 2 leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced and cleaned 8 ounces portobello or crimini mushrooms,…

Parsnip, Potato, Apple and Leek Soup

Parsnip, Potato, Apple and Leek Soup INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 1 pound sliced leeks (2 cups) 1 pound parsnips, trimmed, peeled, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1…

Potato, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Leek and Basil Frittata

Potato, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Leek and Basil Frittata INGREDIENTS 1 lb. medium waxy potatoes ¼ cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small bell pepper, seeded, and thinly sliced 1 small leek, thinly sliced 2 cups baby spinach 3…