Pan-fried leeks with olives and capers are an easy, quick, and tasty side dish that can be prepared in just 7 minutes. You’ll need only a few ingredients: leeks, black olives, and desalted capers. They are perfect for accompanying meat or fish dishes. Leeks are perfect for those looking to maintain their diet, being very low in calories, easy to digest, and delicate. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Additionally, they act as a diuretic, perfect for combating fluid retention. If you like leeks, you can also try:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Preparing Leeks with Olives and Capers
- 1 leek (small)
- 8 black olives
- 8 capers (desalted)
- to taste black pepper
- to taste salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Cutting board
- Frying pan
- Knife
Steps to Make Pan-Fried Leeks with Olives and Capers
To prepare pan-fried leeks with olives and capers, first wash the leek well, cut off the outer leaves, the harder bottom part, and the roots. Cut it in half and then into strips lengthwise, to have fairly thin leek strips. In a pan, sauté about 2 not heaping tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with the black olives and desalted capers for just 1 minute, then add the leeks, mix everything together, and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Finally, adjust with salt and black pepper, mix and serve immediately your leeks with olives and capers. They are simple but very tasty.
Storage and Tips
You can store leeks with olives and capers in the fridge for one day.
If you want them more flavorful, you can add garlic or chili pepper according to your taste.
If you wish, add more olives and capers.
