baked leeks

Have you ever thought of having roasted leeks as a side dish? You definitely should!

Roasted Leeks

leeks

olive oil

sweet paprika (See note)

paprika, more or less to taste

fine sea salt and ground black pepper

parsley

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius/ 430...

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius/ 430 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wash the leeks. Trim and discard the roots...

Wash the leeks. Trim and discard the roots and the last 2 cm/ 1 inch or so of the dark green ends as well. Slice the leeks lengthwise. Carefully fan open the layers without taking the leek apart and rinse under running water until all the dirt is removed. Cut the halved leeks into smaller pieces, about 10 cm/ 4 inches long. Place the leek pieces in a roasting tin.

Whisk together the oil and the spices. Pour...

Whisk together the oil and the spices. Pour over the leeks and massage well with your hands to make sure that all the leeks are coated in oil.

Roast the leeks for about 40 minutes. Start...

Roast the leeks for about 40 minutes. Start checking after 25-30 minutes, about every 5 minutes or so, the roasting time depends on the thickness of the leek halves and on your oven. When done, the roasted leeks should be tender, easy to pierce with a fork.

Remove the outer leaf before serving. Sprinkle with...

Remove the outer leaf before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve as suggested above.

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These tender braised leeks are a delicious, easy, flavorful vegetable side that just melts in your mouth. Made with simple ingredients, they are vegan-adaptable and gluten-free.

 Braised Leeks Recipe

4-6 large leeks (similar diameter)

salt and pepper

veggie broth

thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish.

Prep the leeks

Slice the white and light green parts of the leeks into equal 1-to 1 ½-inch-tall rounds.  (You want to be able to plop them in your mouth in one bite, like sushi). I usually use as much of the tender part of the leek as possible. Rinse if necessary. 

Saute

Heat a large oven-proof skillet or braiser over medium-low heat.  Add the oil, and season the pan with salt and pepper, swirling it around, then add the leeks. Let them get perfectly golden brown, checking often so they don&#8217;t get overly dark. Use tongs to flip them over.

Add braising liquid

Add the vegetable stock and sprinkle with the thyme leaves Bring to a simmer.

Bake

Cover tightly, place in the oven, and bake until meltingly tender,  25-30 minutes.

Uncover

Spoon some of the braising liquid over the leeks. Test them for doneness. If you want a little more caramelization, continue baking uncovered for 10-15 minutes longer, adding the optional cheese at this point and let it melt. 

 Serve

Serve the leeks in the same braiser (they are tricky to move), sprinkle with more thyme sprigs and lemon zest if you like.

How is it possible that in all my 65 years of cooking, I’ve never cooked leeks like this before. I love all that I’m learning on this blog. Simply the best.

Delicious!   I’ve not cooked leeks as a side before, and we were pleasantly impressed!

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