Best 6 Leeks With Chardonnay And Creme Fraiche Recipes
Leeks with chardonnay and crème fraiche is a classic French dish that is both elegant and easy to make. The combination of leeks, chardonnay, and crème fraiche creates a creamy, flavorful sauce that is perfect for serving over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover chardonnay, and it can be made ahead of time, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHARDONNAY POACHED LEEKS AND CREME FRAICHE DRESSING
I sometimes struggle to come up with innovative & seasonal vegetable accompaniments; this recipe was devised when I had about 4 leeks left after making Leek & Potato soup, and about half a glass of Chardonnay!! It's a cross between poaching & steaming them in the Chardonnay, you don't want too much liquid. When you are ready to serve the leeks, add your creme fraiche & seasonings and you have an elegant & easy vegetable side dish! Try and use thin leeks rather than the tougher & larger leeks. Measurements are based on 4 people - I have allowed one leek per person, based on the fact that there will be other side dishes & maybe potatoes served as well.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash the leeks thoroughly and trim of the very tough green tops and the woody base.
- Make sure you have some of the green as well as the white of the leeks.
- Cut the leeks into 1" diagonal slices.
- Put into a large saucepan and add the Chardonnay or white wine.
- Add the sugar and stir around.
- Bring to the boil, without a lid.
- Turn the heat right down, put the lid on and simmer very gently for about 5 to 10 minutes or until the leeks still hold their shape & colour, but are soft. (Cooking times vary on whether the slices are 1" or smaller/larger!).
- Add the creme fraiche, pepper & salt and mix gently.
- Serve with some chopped parsley as a garnish, making sure everyone gets some of the wine & cream sauce!
- N.B. Grated lemon is also very nice as a finishing touch, especially if you are serving it with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5, Protein 1.5
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
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
NORMANDY-STYLE CHICKEN AND LEEKS WITH CRèME FRAîCHE
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter with the oil in a large enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just bubbling. Add half the chicken pieces, skin sides down; cook, turning once, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken pieces to a plate; set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces; add to plate. Remove pot from heat; let cool slightly.
- Return pot to medium-low heat, and add leeks. Cook, stirring frequently, until leeks begin to soften and are pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add hard cider and thyme. Move leeks to edges of pot, and add all the chicken pieces to pot, skin sides down. Arrange leeks over chicken. Cover, and cook 15 minutes (if liquid is bubbling rapidly, reduce heat to low). Turn chicken pieces, and cook until breasts are cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
- Transfer chicken breasts to a plate, and cover to keep warm. Adjust leeks so they are submerged in liquid. Cook, uncovered, until the remaining chicken pieces are tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer all of the chicken to a warm serving platter. Remove leeks from pot, and arrange the leeks around chicken. Cover with foil, and set aside. Return pot to medium heat. Cook, uncovered, until liquid has reduced by about half (to a scant 2/3 cup), 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in the crème fraîche and parsley. Ladle pan sauce over chicken and leeks. Serve immediately.
- Crème Fraîche
- Stir together cream and buttermilk in a medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature, partially covered, until thick, about 12 hours. Stir; cover, and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 weeks.
ROAST JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES & LEEKS WITH CRèME FRAîCHE, SHAVED GOUDA & HAZELNUTS
Enjoy Diana's roast artichokes and leeks with crème fraîche, gouda and hazelnuts as a side dish or starter. It's a fabulous homage to autumn flavours
Provided by Diana Henry
Categories Side dish, Starter
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 4 as a side or starter
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Halve any fatter artichokes lengthways and put all of them in a roasting tin in which they can lie in a single layer. Season and toss with half the olive oil. Turn everything over with your hands and roast for about 30 mins.
- Toss the leeks in the rest of the oil and season. Add to the tin and cook for a final 15-20 mins. The leeks should be tender and the artichokes completely soft.
- Mix together the crème fraîche and the buttermilk or milk. Set aside.
- To make the dressing, beat all the ingredients together with a fork. Season. Taste, as you might want to adjust the sweetness or acidity.
- Toss the Treviso lettuce or chicory with the dressing. Put the roast vegetables on a serving platter or shallow dish, scatter the Treviso or chicory over, then spoon on the crème fraîche mixture (or serve it on the side). Scatter over the hazelnuts and cheese, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
NORMANDY-STYLE CHICKEN AND LEEKS WITH CREME FRAICHE
Leeks grow in abundance in Normandy, in northern France, where the alliums are celebrated for their ability to transform even the simplest dish into something spectacular. Take chicken Normande, a multi-layered main course of braised chicken, hard apple cider (another local specialty), and of course, leeks. Serve this with crusty bread. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" (Clarkson Potter).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Melt butter with the oil in a large enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just bubbling. Add half the chicken pieces, skin sides down; cook, turning once, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken pieces to a plate; set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces; add to plate. Remove pot from heat; let cool slightly.
- Return pot to medium-low heat, and add leeks. Cook, stirring frequently, until leeks begin to soften and are pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add hard cider and thyme. Move leeks to edges of pot, and add all the chicken pieces to pot, skin sides down. Arrange leeks over chicken. Cover, and cook 15 minutes (if liquid is bubbling rapidly, reduce heat to low). Turn chicken pieces, and cook until breasts are cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken breasts to a plate, and cover to keep warm. Adjust leeks so they are submerged in liquid. Cook, uncovered, until the remaining chicken pieces are tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer all of the chicken to a warm serving platter. Remove leeks from pot, and arrange them around the chicken. Cover to keep warm. Return pot to medium heat. Cook, uncovered, until liquid has reduced by about half (to a scant 2/3 cup), 8 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in the creme fraiche and parsley. Ladle pan sauce over chicken and leeks. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- To remove dirt and grit from leeks, slice them lengthwise and rinse them thoroughly under running water, separating the layers to ensure all dirt is removed.
- If you don't have dry white wine, you can substitute it with vegetable broth or water. However, the wine adds a subtle flavor to the dish that really enhances the taste.
- If you don't have crème fraîche, you can substitute it with sour cream or plain yogurt. However, crème fraîche has a thicker consistency and a slightly tangy flavor that really complements the leeks.
- To make the dish even more flavorful, you can add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or tarragon, before serving.
- Leeks with Chardonnay and Crème Fraîche can be served as a main course or a side dish. It pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or pork.
Conclusion:
Leeks with Chardonnay and Crème Fraîche is a simple but elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The leeks are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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