Leek and carrots are two vegetables that are often paired together in dishes, and for good reason. Both have a sweet, earthy flavor that complements each other perfectly. When cooked in a Chardonnay cream sauce, the leeks and carrots become even more tender and flavorful, creating a dish that is both elegant and comforting. The sauce is also incredibly versatile, and can be used to create a variety of different dishes, from simple pasta dishes to more elaborate entrees. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEEKS WITH CREAMY WINE SAUCE
The lowly leek, which resembles a scallion on steroids, is a national emblem of Wales. Did you know that on March 1, St. David's Day, patriotic Welsh and those of Welsh descent wear a leek on their clothing? (I'm guessing not a REAL one but a pin??) Also, it is tradition that soldiers in the Welsh regiments eat a raw leek on St David's Day. Posted for ZWT II.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Clean the leeks using your tried & true method or trim off the root end and about 1/4 inch of the white base. Remove any ragged, coarse outer leaves and discard. Trim each of the darkest portion of the leaves down to the light green, more tender portion, leaving about 2 inches of green. Slice the leeks down the center and rinse under cold running water to remove all dirt and sand, being careful to get in between the leaves. Drain on paper towels and proceed with recipe.
- Cut leeks in half lengthwise then cut into thin half moon slices. Place in a colander & rinse again. (leeks seem to be sand magnets).
- Melt butter in a saucepan or large frying pan. Add leeks, wine, salt & garlic. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Add chicken stock & continue cooking until leeks are soft, another 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat & stir in the creme fraiche, parsley, lemon juice & Tabasco.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.6, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 29.1, Cholesterol 135, Sodium 2160.6, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 5.4
LEEKS WITH CHARDONNAY AND CREME FRAICHE
An easy and elegant side dish that stands out. Think leeks can only be an ingredient? Try this recipe tonight and see that they can be the star! A great alternative to the usual potatoes or rice, and goes especially well with seafood. I also suggest you use white pepper instead of black if you have it.
Provided by jennifer
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut dark green parts off the leeks and discard. Remove any damaged outer leaves. Cut leeks in half lengthwise and slice into 1/2-inch strips on the diagonal. Transfer to a colander. Separate slices and rinse thoroughly to remove dirt. Drain.
- Place leeks in a pot over medium-high heat. Pour in Chardonnay and sugar. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are soft and tender and wine has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in creme fraiche and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 49.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
SAUTEED CARROTS AND LEEKS
A side to use when you have lots of carrots and leeks to use up from the garden. Wife likes it and so do the kids.
Provided by mcgerm
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine leeks, carrots, chicken broth, butter, sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper in a skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid evaporates, about 15 minutes. Cook and stir mixture until leeks and carrots are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 221.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
LEEKS AND CARROTS IN CHARDONNAY CREAM SAUCE
I came up with this on my own. I was inspired by a couple different leek recipes on. My touch is the rosemary, wine and bacon. Turned out delicious and thought I'd share. Delicious side dish.
Provided by L. Duch
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using bacon drippings, sauté leeks, carrots and rosemary until leeks are opaque. About 15 minute.
- Deglaze pan with half of the wine and simmer until reduced and cooked into the leeks(about 10 minutes).
- Add the cream and simmer, covered, until leeks and carrots are tender.
- Add the remaining wine and bacon that had been set aside and simmer until reduced to desired consistency and tenderness.
- This takes me about 20 minutes as we like our leeks really tender, but the carrots turn out al-dente.
- **NOTE: If you prefer carrots that are softer, then parboil them prior to sautéing.
- The timing is an estimate as I really wasn't planning on posting this, but after we ate it I figured it deserved a place on here :-). ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 88.4, Sodium 107.7, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 2.3
CHICKEN STEW WITH CARROTS AND LEEKS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat with the EVOO. Brown the chicken in batches, and remove to a plate.
- Add the ham to brown, then remove to a plate. Reduce the heat a bit, add the butter and when it foams, add the carrots, bay leaf and some salt and pepper. Cook partially covered for 5 minutes. Add the wine to deglaze the pan, then add in the garlic and leeks, cook for 2 minutes. Add the stock, then return the chicken and ham to the pot. Simmer partially covered to cook through and combine flavors, 30 minutes.
- Cool completely and store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
- To serve, reheat over medium heat, stir in the herbs and lemon juice. Pass bread at table.
CREAMED CARROTS
"A true comfort food, this dish showcases tender carrot slices basking in a luscious cream sauce," shares Sue Davis from Wausau, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring carrots and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots. Drizzle with cream sauce and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ROASTED CARROTS AND LEEKS
The combination of tender leaks and carrots make for a tasty side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Trim and discard dark-green parts from leeks. Halve leeks lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Rinse well in cold water to remove grit.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss leeks with carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks, and olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
- Spread in a single layer; roast until vegetables are golden and tender, tossing halfway through, about 40 minutes.
CREAMED PEAS AND CARROTS
Creamy sauce with a simple salt and pepper seasoning nicely complements peas and carrots in this colorful side dish. -Gayleen Grote, Battle View, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place carrots in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Add peas; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return vegetables and reserved liquid to the pan., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and cream until smooth. Stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts :
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH LEEKS AND CARROTS
We've adapted a fall favorite, roast chicken, for the warmer months by using bone-in breasts to cut the cooking time in half. Baked on a bed of leeks, carrots, and bread cubes that soak up the meat's flavorful juices, this one-pan meal is worthy of a special occasion.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat chicken dry; season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large, heavy ovenproof skillet (such as cast iron) over medium-high. Add butter and 1 tablespoon oil. When butter melts and foam subsides, add chicken, skin-sides down. Cook, undisturbed, until skin lifts easily from skillet and forms a golden-brown crust, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, skin-sides up.
- Add leeks, carrots, bread cubes, garlic, lemon zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet, stirring to evenly coat; season with salt and pepper. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet, arranging breasts on top of vegetables in a single layer, skin-sides up.
- Roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of breasts reads 160°F, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and loosely cover to keep warm. Stir mint into skillet; return to oven. Roast until vegetables are tender and golden and bread turns crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice into vegetable mixture and sprinkle with more mint leaves. Drizzle remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice over rested chicken. Carve chicken; serve with vegetable mixture.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut carrots and leeks. You can also use a food processor to quickly chop the vegetables.
- If you don't have Chardonnay, you can use another dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
- If you want a richer sauce, add a tablespoon of butter or cream.
- Serve the leeks and carrots over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- Garnish the dish with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
This classic French dish is a delicious and easy way to enjoy fresh vegetables. The creamy sauce is made with Chardonnay wine, cream, and butter, and the leeks and carrots are cooked until tender. Serve this dish as a main course or side dish, and enjoy the flavors of spring!
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