Baked leeks au gratin are a simple and wholesome side dish, perfect for bringing the full flavor of seasonal vegetables to the table.
Leek is one of the stars of winter vegetables: delicate, slightly sweet, and rich in beneficial properties. In this recipe, it is enhanced and flavored with a few traditional ingredients – butter, parmesan, and breadcrumbs – which transform it into a tasty dish.
It is an easy-to-prepare side dish that can complement meat or fish main courses. Baked leeks are a very simple dish that can also be made in advance!
With leeks, I also make a tasty little recipe: I cut them lengthwise into strips without using the green part, then quickly flour them and fry! They crunch when eaten and with a pinch of salt, they’re so good!!!
In this recipe, you need to blanch the leeks…
Blanch: A preliminary operation before cooking, where the chosen food is immersed in a pot with boiling water and drained after a few minutes to soften it, enhance its color, remove excess salt or fat, or make it easier to peel.
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Still on the TOPIC of leek recipes, here are some other ideas just below:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter
Ingredients
- 12 leeks
- 1.8 oz grated parmesan
- 1.4 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 lemon (juice)
- 0.7 oz flour
- 1.1 oz butter
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Tools
- Pressure Cookers
- Baking Trays
- Knives
Steps
First, I put about 2 quarts of water in a pot and bring it to a boil.
I add the lemon juice and flour, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps.
I wash and clean the leeks, removing the green parts and roots, then put them in the pot to blanch for 3/4 minutes and then drain them.
I melt the butter in a baking dish that can also go in the oven and arrange the leeks in a single layer,
I salt, pepper, and add a pinch of grated nutmeg.
I sprinkle the leeks with grated cheese and let everything flavor for 5 minutes on low heat.
I also add the breadcrumbs and put it in a preheated oven at 392°F for about 15 minutes.
It’s a tender and tasty side dish!
Bon appétit and happy cooking! Annalisa
