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How to Clean and Slice Leeks

Learn to clean and slice leeks. Easily remove dirt and debris from the inner layers, then slice into rings or thin strips, julienne cut. Easy photo and video tutorial.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 54 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Whole leeks
  • Sharp kitchen knife
  • Large bowl of cold water
  • Colander

Instructions

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  1. Thoroughly rinse your leeks and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. With a sharp knife, remove the dark green leaf end and discard or save for soup or stew stock.
  3. Thinly slice the leek into rings and discard the root end.
  4. Submerge the sliced leeks in a bowl of cold water. Give them a gentle stir or shake to remove any soil or grit between the layers.
  5. Allow the leeks to sit in the water for a few minutes. Then scoop them into a colander using your hands or a slotted spoon. This ensures that you aren’t dumping the rinse water back onto the leeks.Now you have clean, sliced leeks that are ready to be used.
  6. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can slice your leeks into thin strips, julienne cut. First removing the dark green leaf ends and the root ends. Discard or reserve these for soup or stew stocks.
  7. Then, slice each leek in half from top to bottom.
  8. Slice the halves into thin strips. Then rinse in a bowl of water the same way you would with the rings, scooping them into a colander to drain.
  9. There you have it! Clean, sliced leeks that can be used in a variety of recipes.

Notes

  • Recipe nutrition calculated using 1 whole leek.

Nutrition Information

Calories 54kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 160mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1484IU (30%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54

% Daily Value*

Calories 54kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 160mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1484IU 30%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.