Are you looking for a delectable and nutritious dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than braised leeks with tomatoes, a culinary masterpiece that exudes both simplicity and sophistication. This dish, with its vibrant flavors and tender textures, is perfect for those seeking a flavorful vegetarian option that showcases the beauty of fresh, seasonal produce.
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CARAMELIZED LEEKS BRAISED IN A WINE AND THYME BUTTER SAUCE
A delicious way to cook leeks with a flavorful wine and thyme butter sauce.
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Side dish
Time 35m
Yield 3-4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Trim the leeks by removing the outer layer and most of the dark green tops. You should be left with only the white and light green parts. Halve them lengthwise, making sure to leave the root end intact. Place the trimmed leeks in a large bowl of cold water and swish them around to remove the grit and dirt from the many layers. (Leave the leeks in the water for a few minutes - this will loosen up the dirt). Remove the leeks from the water and drain them on a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Place a 12" non-stick skillet over medium heat (the skillet should have a lid which you will need later.) When the skillet is hot, add two tablespoons of butter and when the butter melts, sprinkle the sugar, ¼ teaspoon of salt and a pinch of pepper evenly over the bottom of the skillet. Next, add the leeks, cut side down in a single layer. Cook the leeks until they become golden brown and caramelized. This will take 5-6 minutes depending on the heat and the kind of skillet you are using.
- To the skillet, add the wine, broth, fresh thyme sprigs and some salt & pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, carefully turning them once or twice (this step is not absolutely necessary). The leeks are done when they can be pierced easily with a knife. If they need a longer time braising or if your liquid has evaporated, add some more wine and broth.
- Remove the leeks from the skillet and place on a serving dish. Cover them to keep them warm. Simmer the remaining liquid in the skillet over medium heat, for a minute or so, until it is thickened. Stir in the remaining 1-tablespoon of butter and the lemon juice. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. Spoon the sauce over the leeks; sprinkle some pomegranate seeds (this is optional) and serve warm.
LEEK AND TOMATO GRATIN
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350. Trim the leeks of the hard green parts and outer skin, and wash them well. If they're fat, quarter them the long way. Chop the tomatoes and put them in a gratin dish long enough to hold the leeks but narrow enough so that everything is snug. Add the oil and nestle the leeks in there; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake, checking and stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes become saucy and the leeks are very, very tender, about an hour. If you like, sprinkle with Parmesan and raise the heat until the cheese melts and browns a bit. Otherwise, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 825 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
SIMPLE BRAISED LEEKS
Steps:
- Remove outer leaves; cut dark-green ends from leeks. Trim roots, keeping leaves attached. Halve lengthwise; rinse to remove grit.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks to pan and arrange cut side down in a single layer. Cook until softened and light golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn leeks and cook on the other side until softened, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the leeks again so they are cut side down and peel off any papery outer layers. Add stock and wine, stirring to deglaze pan. Cook for 1 minute. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover with a parchment paper round. Cook until the leeks are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes.
- Remove parchment, raise heat, and cook until liquid is reduced, about 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with coarse salt and parsley; serve.
BRAISED LEEKS WITH PARMESAN
My friend Elizabeth tells me that even people who think they don't like leeks like this dish. The leeks are braised in wine and water or stock until soft and golden, then topped with Parmesan and run under a broiler, so you get a crunchy layer on top of soft cooked leeks. One of the tricks here is to discard the outer layers that become papery when you cook them, so that the whole leek will be soft and easy to cut through.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the ends and the dark green leaves of the leeks, and cut in half lengthwise. Place in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes, then run under the faucet to remove any sand that may be lingering in between the layers. Peel off thick outer layers and discard.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet that will accommodate all of the leeks in one layer. Place the leeks in the pan, cut side down, and cook, shaking the pan and moving them around with tongs, until they are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, turn the leeks over and cook on the other side until they are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the leeks back over so that the cut side is down. Peel off the outer layers if they are papery, as they will not soften when the leeks are braised. Pour in the wine and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pan, then add enough water or stock to come just to the top of the leeks. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the leeks are thoroughly tender when pierced with a knife. Most of the liquid should have evaporated by this time. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
- Transfer the leeks to an oiled ovenproof pan if your skillet cannot go under the broiler. Using tongs, turn the leeks so that the flat side is up. If there is still a lot of liquid in the pan, pour it off. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the leeks. Place under the hot broiler until the cheese has melted and is beginning to color. Remove from the heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 278 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
TOMATO BRAISED LEEKS
Make and share this Tomato Braised Leeks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Onions
Time 55m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim root end of leeks& cut off all but 3 inches of the green end.
- Cut the leeks in half lengthwise; if very large, cut into quarters lengthwise.
- Rinse well, blot dry with paper towels& set aside.
- Heat oil in a large oven proof skillet over medium heat.
- Add bacon& cook for 5 or 6 minutes.
- Stir in remaining ingredients& cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Remove skillet from the heat.
- Remove half of the tomato mixture from the skillet.
- Arrange the leeks side by side in the skillet.
- Top with the reserved tomato mixture& cover the skillet.
- Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the leeks are tender, about 30 minutes.
LEEK TOMATO DISH
Leeks are layered with tomato slices and mozzarella cheese, and topped with herbs and crushed crackers. This simple casserole is a great accompaniment to a summer meal!
Provided by sal
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers, rosemary, thyme and sage.
- Place leeks in the bottom of a large baking dish. Layer with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Top with the crushed cracker mixture, and drizzle with melted butter
- Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 189.1 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
COD WITH LEEKS AND TOMATOES
Cod is a lean fish that is available year-round and can be baked, broiled, or poached. Its mild taste pairs well with sharp flavors, such as lemon.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss together leeks, lemon juice, oil, lemon zest, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover with foil, and bake until leeks just begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove baking dish from oven. Add tomatoes, and toss to combine. Season both sides of cod fillets with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; place on top of vegetables.
- Cover dish and bake until fish is opaque throughout, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 37 g
BRAISED LEEKS WITH TOMATOES
Make and share this Braised Leeks With Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Onions
Time 22m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the first 7 ingredients in a 2-quart casserole; stir well. Cover with casserole lid, and microwave at HIGH 6 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes.
- Combine wine and cornstarch in a bowl, stirring until blended; add to leek mixture. Stir in tomatoes.
- Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 6 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring after 3 minutes.
- Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 147, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 2.4
Tips:
- Choose the right leeks: Select medium-sized leeks with fresh, bright green leaves. Avoid leeks that are too thick or have yellowing leaves.
- Trim the leeks properly: Cut off the root end and the tough, dark green tops of the leeks. Slice the leeks lengthwise and rinse them thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
- Use ripe tomatoes: For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes. You can use fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, or a combination of both.
- Cook the leeks until tender: Sauté the leeks in butter or olive oil until they are softened and slightly caramelized. This will bring out their natural sweetness and flavor.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until the sauce thickens: Add the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs to the leeks and cook until the sauce has thickened. Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
- Serve the braised leeks as a side dish or main course: Braised leeks can be served as a side dish with roasted chicken, fish, or pork. They can also be served as a vegetarian main course with a side of rice or quinoa.
Conclusion:
Braised leeks with tomatoes is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The leeks are tender and flavorful, and the tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and acidity. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover leeks and tomatoes.
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