The fried leeks in the oven are a delicious side dish, so easy to do!
This recipe for fried leeks requires only a little melted butter and parmesan cheese to turn them into a tasty side or the first elegant course.
- Flavor: Sweet, gentle and butter with a hint of Nutine from Parmesan.
- Level of abilities: Super easy! Perfect for beginners or anyone who loves simple and aromatic foods.
- Swaps: Change the parmesan for Gruyère for a richer flavor or use olive oil instead of butter for an easier option.
4 light ingredients
Patuses: Choose fresh, firm stems with a full, white base and green leaves.
Sauce: The real butter will be added to the caramelization of the leeks as it is baked. Parmesan cheese completes the onion flavor. Garlic powder, dry rosemary, oregano or thyme will add tasty aroma to melted butter.
Our favorite variations:
- For a lighter version, use olive oil instead of butter.
- Light the aroma with a spritz of lemon juice or sprinkle with lemon peel before serving.
- Try to add cauliflower flowers, small mushrooms and sliced bell pepper. If you use sliced potatoes and carrots, add it in water with leeks in step 3.
How to prepare leeks
Fresh leeks often contain dirt or tiles between their densely packaged leaves, so that their washing is important. Cut a slice from the white base to the green side, where the leaves begin to become darker and tougher. Cut the stems in half vertical and rinse under cold water, while faning the layers to remove any particles.
How to fry the leeks
- Clean the leeks and boil in water until softened.
- Spices leeks and flows with melted butter and parmesan cheese (full recipe below).
- Bake until the leeks are tender and gold at the edges.
Left leeks?
- Store the leeks left by Parmesan in a sealing container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Recall under the broiler with a little extra parmesan cheese before serving.
- The debris can be cut and added to a quiche, a frittata or a vegetable soup.
- Freeze portions in zipper bags for up to a month and thaw in the refrigerator. They will not be as firm, but you can use them in other recipes.
Our favorite fried vegetables
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Fried leeks
The fried leeks in the oven with butter and parmesan are soft and tasty, making a perfect appetizer or pairing with meat plates.
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Preheat the oven to 400 ° F.
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Cut the root and dark green tips from leeks. Cut half lengthwise and wash -between layers to remove any dirt/debris.
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Put the feast cut into a safe pan in the oven with ½ cup of water. Cover and boil on the top of the stove on the floor for about 5 minutes or until it is slightly fragile.
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Drain any leeks of water and overturn so that they are cut up.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix with melted butter and parmesan. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the leeks are fragile and gold.
Refrigerate scraps up to 3 days or froze in zipper bags for up to a month. After defrosting, the aroma is still good, but the texture is not optimal for a side plate, so use in casseroles, soups or stews.
Calories: 125 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24Mg | Sodium: 168Mg | Potassium: 106Mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1270yl | Vitamin C: 7.1Mg | Calcium: 103Mg | Iron: 1.3Mg
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on the cooking methods and the trademarks used.
course Appetizer, side plate
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