Sauteed leeks and cabbage is a classic side dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. The combination of leeks and cabbage creates a balanced flavor profile, with the leeks adding a mild oniony flavor and the cabbage adding a slightly sweet and crunchy texture. This dish is also a great way to enjoy vegetables, as it is naturally low in calories and fat and high in vitamins and minerals. It can be served as a side dish to grilled meats or fish, or it can be enjoyed on its own as a light meal.
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SAUTéED CABBAGE WITH LEEKS AND BACON
This healthier version of fried cabbage is lightly sautéed with leeks and finished off with oven-roasted bacon. Sautéed Cabbage with Leeks and Bacon is a great choice to serve along with corned beef on St. Patrick's Day but makes for a delicious side dish anytime of year!
Provided by Valerie Brunmeier
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the cabbage in half and place cut-side down. Slice into 1/2-inch thick slices, discard hard core pieces.
- Slice off the stem end and the dark green end of the leek and discard (or save for another use). Slice down the entire length of the leek cylinder to cut it in half and expose the center. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place the sliced leek in a salad spinner, rinse well with cold water, and spin. Repeat this process, if needed. Alternately, transfer the sliced leek to a bowl of cold water and use your hands to move it around and dislodge and dirt. Drain well in a colander.
- Melt the butter with the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large braiser over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add the cabbage, leeks, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and begins to brown. Tear the bacon into pieces and add it to the pot.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 309 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CABBAGE AND LEEKS: UNEXPECTEDLY DECADENT, SWEET, TENDER
Ever wondered what to do with the seemingly boring white cabbage? Ever thought you could turn it into a decadent dish? This recipe accomplishes just that: In 50 minutes of rather passive cooking time, you will have unexpectedly tender and decadent sautéed, semi-caramelized Cabbage and Leeks. With plenty of parsley and thyme, you will be biting into a mouthful of delicate spring flavors. Best yet? This dish is easy (and inexpensive). Did you know that leeks-cabbage-thyme are a well-established triad? Jamie Oliver roasts Leeks with Thyme. The New York Times Cooking column offers a splendid recipe for a Cabbage, Potato and Leek Soup. Lastly and before you get to cooking, note that the recipe calls for fresh herbs; no substitutes please!
Provided by foodjoya
Categories *Pegan (Paleo and Vegan)
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- What to Do:
- On a large 11-inch skillet, warm up organic olive oil over medium-low heat. Add leaks and thyme and stir. Then sauté on low for about 6 minutes, turning periodically to avoid burning while allowing the leeks to caramelize.
- While the leek is cooking, knead cabbage with Kosher salt just a couple of times. Now add it to the leeks and cook for about 35 to 45 minutes, until soft. Stir periodically for uniform cooking.
- Stir in parsley and cook for another 3 minutes, until wilted.
- The sautéed, semi-caramelized Cabbage and Leeks are ready to enjoy!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts :
EASY CABBAGE WITH LEEKS
Steps:
- Arrange the cabbage and leeks in a serving dish. Sprinkle with caraway seeds, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 497 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SAUTEED LEEKS AND CABBAGE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pot. Add 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill and 2 sliced leeks; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 head chopped cabbage. Cover and cook, stirring once, 10 minutes. Add 1/4 cup apple juice and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar. Simmer until reduced, 3 minutes.
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
SAUTEED LEEKS
Make and share this Sauteed Leeks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Darkhunter
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Thinly slice leeks. Use white and light green parts of leeks. Separate rings and place in colander. Rinse well and drain well. Try to get leeks as dry as possible.
- Heat olive oil and butter on med-high in frying pan large enough for all the leeks. Remember that they will wilt down!
- Add leeks to frying pan. Stir until all the leeks are coated with oil and butter. At this time, add tarragon, coriander and salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Stirring frequently, cook until leeks are close to caramelized, approximately 25 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
SAUTEED CABBAGE
For a simple, healthy side dish, try Ina Garten's Sauteed Cabbage recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network -- all you need is shredded cabbage and a little butter.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the cabbage in half and, with the cut-side down, slice it as thinly as possible around the core, as though you were making coleslaw. Discard the core.
- Melt the butter in a large saute pan or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage, salt, and pepper and saute for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and begins to brown. Season, to taste, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 287 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 1 grams
SENSATIONAL SIMMERED LEEK CABBAGE MUSHROOM TRIO
I often make delicious recipe #31207 and recipe #100417 individually, but it just makes sense to combine it all together in one great side dish! Also good as a steak, poultry, or fish topper. I just love it when the leeks are in season here in the Pacific Northwest... :)
Provided by Julesong
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Carefully clean leeks; cut off the stemmy bottoms and the dark green leaves, so you end up with with white and light green parts only (dirt can get in between the leaves, so wash them out well).
- Cut leeks lengthwise in quarters, then into about 1/2-inch squares.
- Heat oil and butter in *large* heavy and wide saucepan or saute pan; add cleaned/cut leeks, cut cabbage, sliced mushrooms, salt, pepper, and stir over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add broth (I usually add a bit of sherry, too) and bring to boil, cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Raise heat to medium, uncover and let juices reduce to about half (be careful not to let burn).
- Taste and adjust seasoning, serve hot.
- Makes about 4-6 servings, depending on what you're using them for.
LEEK AND CABBAGE MASHED POTATOES
Categories Potato Vegetable Side Sauté Thanksgiving Low Fat Leek Fall Cabbage Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and quarter. Cut cabbage into 1-inch squares. In a 5- to 6-quart kettle cover potatoes and cabbage with salted cold water by 2 inches and simmer until very tender, about 30 minutes.
- While vegetables are simmering, cut pale green and white parts of leeks into 1/2-inch pieces and in a bowl of cold water wash leeks well. Lift leeks from water into a colander to drain. In a saucepan simmer leeks in broth, covered, until very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain leeks in a sieve set over a bowl and reserve cooking liquid.
- Drain potatoes and cabbage in a colander and transfer to a large bowl. With a potato masher mash mixture. Stir in leeks, adding some of reserved cooking liquid to thin potatoes if desired. Season potatoes with salt and pepper. Potatoes may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat potatoes, covered, in a 350°F. oven about 30 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the right leeks and cabbage: Select fresh, firm leeks with bright green leaves. The cabbage should be compact and heavy for its size.
- Prepare your ingredients properly: Trim and wash the leeks and cabbage thoroughly. Slice the leeks thinly and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- Use a large skillet or wok: This will allow you to cook the leeks and cabbage in a single layer, ensuring even cooking.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat: This will help to sear the leeks and cabbage, giving them a nice caramelized flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the leeks and cabbage in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of white wine or vinegar for a bit of acidity.
- Serve immediately: Sautéed leeks and cabbage are best served hot. They can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course with a side of rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Sautéed leeks and cabbage is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and is a healthy and flavorful addition to any meal.
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