Best 8 Steamed Leeks Spinach Recipes

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Steamed leeks spinach is a delectable and healthy vegetarian dish, prepared by steaming fresh leeks and spinach together. This simple yet flavorful recipe offers a nutritious blend of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, steamed leeks spinach provides a delightful culinary experience with its tender texture and vibrant flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

POTATO, LEEK, AND SPINACH SOUP



Potato, Leek, and Spinach Soup image

I received a CSA share and made this soup with the beautiful ingredients. It was delicious! Serve hot with some warm crusty bread.

Provided by ShelleyQ

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Spinach Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
10 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces
2 large cloves garlic, sliced
1 pound yellow potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes
2 bay leaves
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth, or to taste
¾ cup half-and-half, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put leeks in a bowl with enough water to cover completely. Soak until you're ready to cook them.
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Fry bacon in hot pot until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from the pot.
  • Drain leeks and shake vigorously to dry. Fry leeks and garlic in the reserved bacon drippings until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir potatoes with the leeks; add bay leaves. Pour the carton of chicken stock over the potatoes; bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Scoop about half the potatoes, leeks, and garlic into a food processor bowl with enough liquid to cover; process until pureed. Stir puree, bacon, spinach, and half-and-half into the soup; continue heating until again hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth from the can or half-and-half to achieve your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1171.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

QUICK STEAMED SPINACH



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A simple side dish, just add lemon or butter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound spinach, about 2 bunches
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon unsalted butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash spinach in several changes of cold water until free of sand. Remove stems.
  • Place a metal steamer in a medium saucepan filled with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil. Add spinach, cover, and steam for about 3 minutes, or until just wilted. Remove from steamer; season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss with butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 g, Cholesterol 3 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

PRESSURE-COOKER SICILIAN STEAMED LEEKS



Pressure-Cooker Sicilian Steamed Leeks image

I love the challenge of developing recipes for my garden leeks, a delicious but underused vegetable. This Italian-flavored dish is a family favorite. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large tomato, chopped
1 small navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced Greek olives
1 teaspoon capers, drained
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise, cleaned
Crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients; set aside. Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Set leeks on trivet. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 2 minutes. Quick-release pressure. , Transfer leeks to a serving platter. Spoon tomato mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE STEAMED SPINACH



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This simple side dish works well alongside our Radicchio and Mushroom Roulade.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound fresh spinach, stems removed, rinsed well but not dried
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large pot. Cover tightly,and cook over high heat until spinach begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Toss with oil, season with salt and pepper.

SPINACH AND LEEK GRATIN WITH ROQUEFORT CRUMB TOPPING



Spinach and Leek Gratin with Roquefort Crumb Topping image

Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin     Blue Cheese     Leek     Spinach     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 1/2 tablespoons horseradish Dijon mustard, divided
2 1/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs from crustless French bread
1 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese (generous 4 ounces)
3 9-ounce bags spinach leaves
1 8-ounce leek, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (about 3 cups)
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in 2 tablespoons mustard, then breadcrumbs. Sauté until breadcrumbs are golden, about 5 minutes. Cool briefly. Mix in cheese.
  • Toss 1 1/2 bags spinach in large nonstick pot over high heat until wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to sieve set over bowl. Repeat with remaining spinach. Press on spinach to drain.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same pot over medium-high heat. Add leek; sauté 4 minutes. Add cream, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard, and spinach. Toss until thick and blended, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to 7x11-inch baking dish. Top with breadcrumb mixture. Bake until bubbling, about 10 minutes.

STEAMED LEEKS & SPINACH



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Spinach & leeks are a great flavor combination. You may want to adjust the lemon with the oil to suit your taste. Season with salt & pepper just before serving or leave it up to the individual to do it at the table. If you don't want to steam or microwve this recipe make it in a Wok or skillet -Pour 1/2 cup of chicken stock or wine into the wok medium heat, add leeks & tarragon cover with a lid. It will steam and brown nicely (apprx 7 minutes). Three minutes before serving add the spinach. You may need to add a bit more moisture, squeeze on the lemon juice cover for 3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted and hot through - Mix well with the leeks. Enjoy. My two photos shown are using a wok to prepare this recipe. I do not use any oil with this recipe just the lemon juice.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 leeks, cleaned, green tops discarded, white parts cut in 1 inch sections
1 lb spinach, washed stems removed
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Place the leeks in a steamer with the tarragon and steam for 7 minutes.
  • Add spinach and continue to steam for 3 more minutes or until the spinach is wilted and hot Whip the oil& lemon juice together.
  • Place leeks and spinach on a platter and drizzle with the oil/lemon.
  • Serve.

SICILIAN STEAMED LEEKS



Sicilian Steamed Leeks image

I love the challenge of developing recipes for my garden leeks, a delicious underused vegetable. This Italian-flavored dish is a family favorite. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise, cleaned
1 large tomato, chopped
1 small navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced Greek olives
1 teaspoon capers, drained
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place leeks in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the next 9 ingredients. Transfer leeks to a serving platter. Spoon tomato mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEEKS & SPINACH



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Make and share this Leeks & Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large leeks
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons flour
2/3 cup chicken stock or 2/3 cup beef stock
nutmeg
salt
1 bunch spinach

Steps:

  • Trim the leeks, leaving only the white and pale green parts.
  • Slice them in half lenthwise, then in short slices crosswise.
  • Wash them again and drain them well.
  • In a large skillet, saute the leeks in the butter until they soften and begin to fall apart, then stir in the flour.
  • Add the stock and season lightly with salt and nutmeg stirring well.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wash the spinach and pick it over.
  • Drain it well and chop it finely.
  • Add the spinach to the leeks and simmer for a further 5 minutes, stirring to ensure the spinach is evenly cooked.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm leeks and spinach. Look for leeks with bright green leaves and no signs of wilting. Spinach should be deep green and crisp.
  • Trim the leeks and spinach before cooking. Cut off the root ends of the leeks and any tough outer leaves. Remove the stems from the spinach.
  • Steam the leeks and spinach until they are tender but still slightly crisp. This will take about 5-7 minutes for the leeks and 2-3 minutes for the spinach.
  • Season the leeks and spinach with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil or melted butter.
  • Serve the steamed leeks and spinach immediately. They can be enjoyed as a side dish or as part of a main course.

Conclusion:

Steamed leeks and spinach are a healthy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate. By following these tips, you can easily make steamed leeks and spinach at home.

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