How to Cut and Clean Leeks
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
54 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
International
How to Cut and Clean Leeks
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Wondering how to cut leeks for recipes? This post will walk you through how to pick, clean, and cut leeks like a pro! Use the vegetable in soups and stews, roast them in the oven, or sauté them in a pan.
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Ingredients
- 1-3 leek
Instructions
How to Cut Leeks
- Trim off the top dark green leafy part of the leek as well as the root.
- Cut the white part of the leek in half lengthwise. Skip this part if you prefer round slices.
- Place the leeks halves cut side down, then cut the leek into thin half moons strips.
How to Clean Leeks
- Place the sliced leeks into a large bowl. Fill it up with water.
- Using your hands, swish the leeks around to help loosen any dirt or debris.
- Using your hands, scoop up the sliced leek and place them on a towel to dry.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
54kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| 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.
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