Silky Creamed Leeks Recipe
Creamed leeks are a classic European side dish that is often overlooked, silky, luxurious and packed with that mellow onion flavour we need to eat more of this!
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 478kcal
Ingredients
- 300 g Leeks 2½ Cups
- 35 g Butter 2 tablespoon
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Sprig Fresh Thyme
- 150 ml Double Cream ½ Cup + 2 Tbsp
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and cut the leeks into 5mm (¼") thick coins.
- Drop the sliced leeks into boiling water and blanch them for 2 minutes, then drain the leeks.
- Peel and finely dice the garlic.
- Heat a 28cm or 11" frying pan over a medium-high heat and add in the butter.
- When the butter begins to foam add in the garlic, and fry for a minute.
- Then add the leeks and the leaves from the thyme, then fry for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4071IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg
