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Simple Oven Roasted Leeks With Olive Oil and Parmesan
Roasted leeks are one of the simplest, easiest side dish you’ll ever make! Roasting leeks in oven with spice mix and cheese makes it one of the unique but most delicious side dish alongside any grilled or roasted meat!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 129 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 leeks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Trim off the root ends and remove tough top green leafy parts from the white stalk of leek. Keep the white stalk whole.
- Cut the white stalk into half-length wise.
- Fan out layers of leek to separate it without pulling it apart. Rinse under tap water to wash out any grits in between the layers.
- Mix salt, freshly ground pepper, cayenne pepper and olive oil.,
- Arrange sliced leeks on a greased baking tray in a single layer.
- Pour the spice mix evenly all over. Use your fingers to work through the layer to spread spices evenly.
- Cover the tray with aluminum foil—roast in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until leeks are cooked to fork-tender consistency.
- Remove aluminum foil and place the tray back into the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the tray once again, spread butter over it, and sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook in oven for 2 to 3 minutes more until cheese melts.
- Serve hot with roast meat. It's perfect for Sunday roast dinner.
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Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
- For best results use fresh grated Parmesan cheese. It makes the dish taste much better.
- Cayenne pepper is optional. I highly recommend it. Feel free to adjust as per your taste preference.
- Garnish with parsley before servings.
- Leeks and potatoes are the most popular combination. If you want to roast leeks with potatoes, cut leeks into one-inch circles. Roast it with chopped potatoes along with salt and pepper in olive oil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1346IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1346IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.