How to Grill Leeks
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How to grill leeks perfectly every time! The trick to getting perfectly tender grilled leeks is to take a hot minute to boil them first. Only takes a few minutes, but it gets rid of that tough, fibrous texture. They turn out SO delicious and are the perfect unique summer side dish for a nice grilled steak!
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Ingredients
- fresh leeks
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. (about 3-4 inches of water)
- Begin by chopping off the upper portion of the leek. Keep the white and pale green portion at the bottom. If in doubt, chop high. You can always peel or cut off tough layers later on.
- Next chop off the roots. Get as close to them as you can.
- Peel off the tough outer layers.
- Chop the leek down the center, but leave the root end intact (see photos).
- Wash the leek thoroughly, carefully peeling back the layers to clean the inside.
- Boil the leek in the pot for 4 minutes. Remove to a towel and let cool. When cool enough to handle, finish cutting them in half. (Chop the root end that you kept intact earlier)
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Transfer the leeks to a plate or platter and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- When your grill is hot, add the halved leeks. If you didn't use much olive oil on the leeks, be sure to brush the grill with oil.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, then flip and grill for another 2 minutes.
- Serve with steak, chicken, fish, or pretty much anything that can be grilled.
Notes
- Prepare one leek per person you are serving, more if everyone really likes leeks :) The nutrition information is for two leeks per person.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2leeks
Calories
27kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.003g
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
742IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2leeks | |
| Calories | 27kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 742IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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