Leeks with milk in a pressure cooker, a super quick and delicious side dish, perfect to accompany main courses. It’s so good that when I made this side dish, it disappeared in a flash! Even the smallest one in the house enjoyed it and didn’t even notice the leeks. A very simple side dish that is prepared in no time, with a delicious cream made with milk, flour, and butter. The same ingredients usually used to prepare béchamel sauce. The result? A very creamy and tasty side dish! Curious to find out how to prepare it? Then let’s go into the kitchen together, because the creamy leeks with milk in a pressure cooker will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Pressure cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 191.20 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 21.92 (g) of which sugars 8.49 (g)
- Proteins 5.78 (g)
- Fat 9.62 (g) of which saturated 6.02 (g)of which unsaturated 3.45 (g)
- Fibers 1.67 (g)
- Sodium 789.38 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 194 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz leeks (weight of cleaned vegetables)
- 1.75 tbsp butter
- 1.9 cup milk
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- nutmeg (to taste)
Tools
- Pressure Cooker
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Steps
First, clean the leeks. Remove the roots and more damaged outer leaves. Then cut off the green end and slice them. Rinse them very well under water to remove any dirt residue and drain them. Then melt the butter in the pot and add the sliced and cleaned leeks.
Sauté for a few moments and add the flour and milk all at once. Then also add nutmeg, pepper, and salt, mix and close the pot. Bring it to maximum power and cook for 1 minute from the start of the whistle.
After the cooking time, gradually release the steam and open the pot. The creamy leeks with milk in a pressure cooker are ready to be served at the table.
Storage and Tips for Leeks with Milk
The leeks with milk in a pressure cooker can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for Leeks with Milk
Can I prepare this side dish with an electric pressure cooker?
Yes, of course, I used a traditional pressure cooker, but you can also use an instant pot or cook them in a pan, obviously extending the cooking times.
