Crops & Varieties: Leeks
Leeks fresh from the box
Leeks
Mild and subtle, a favorite choice from the allium family.
Quick tips
Wash very carefully as sand finds it way into the layers as it grows.
Mild and subtle, a favorite choice from the allium family.
Quick tips
Wash very carefully as sand finds it way into the layers as it grows.
Use thinly sliced leek rounds in salads or on sandwiches.
Use as you would use onions for a slightly different approach to numerous dishes.
Roast leeks and puree for a great soup base.
Storage
Wrap in a damp paper towel and store in open (unsealed) plastic bag in your refrigerator’s produce drawer.
Recipes
Kitsch and Kin: Leek Soup with Dill Oil
Martha Stweart: Leek and Swiss Chard Tart
Simply Recipes: Braised Leeks
Smitten Kitchen: Ginger-Fried Rice
Food Network: Roasted Potato Leek Soup
Whole Living: Apple, Leek, and Butternut Squash Gratin
Sweet Amandine: Spinach Cake (with leeks)
| Braising: | 35 mins |
| Grilling: | 7-10 mins |
| Roasting: | 15-20 mins for slices; 40-50 for whole at 375-500° |
| Sauteing: | 6-15 mins |
| Simmering: | 10 mins |
| Stir Frying: | 4-6 mins |
