BROILED LEEKS VINAIGRETTE
A classic French first course, cooked leeks dressed with a mustardy vinaigrette can be wonderful or dull, depending on the size of the leeks. Don't use giant ones; choose medium to small leeks for tender results. A few minutes under the broiler adds flavor to this version, which is served warm.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer. Prepare the leeks: Trim leeks of outer layer and roots. Cut crosswise to divide leeks into white bottoms and green tops (remove and discard the tough gray-green parts). Soak leeks in a large bowl of lukewarm water, swishing to dislodge sand. Lift from water and drain.
- Add the white pieces to the pot and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Using tongs, remove the white pieces, then cook the green pieces for 4 to 5 minutes. Both white and green pieces should be tender when probed with a paring knife. Blot dry. Transfer to a baking dish in one layer. Let cool.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk in 6 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, thyme and Parmesan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper; toss well. Spread crumbs on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp and golden. When cool, mix in 2 tablespoons parsley.
- Heat broiler. Brush leeks lightly with olive oil and place several inches from flame. Broil for about 5 minutes, until browned and lightly charred.
- Spoon vinaigrette evenly over leeks. Top with crumbs and egg. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 349, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 912 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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MAXIM FF
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The leeks are always tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect complement. I often serve this dish as a side with roasted chicken or fish.
Serenity Strodel
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. The leeks are roasted until they are tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is tangy and refreshing. I served this dish with grilled fish and it was a perfect meal.
Adam Patton
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit! The leeks were roasted until they were tender and caramelized, and the vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful. I served this dish with grilled shrimp and it was a perfect appetizer.
Salvin Shrestha
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The leeks were roasted to perfection and the vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful. I served this dish with grilled chicken and it was a hit with my family.
fazi raja
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer side dish. The leeks are roasted until they are tender and slightly charred, and the vinaigrette is light and refreshing. I served this dish with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.
Sherif Deen Daniel
[email protected]These leeks were delicious! I roasted them for a little longer than the recipe called for, and they were perfectly caramelized. The vinaigrette was also very good. I served this dish with grilled salmon and it was a hit with my guests.
Juan Carlos Morales
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of leeks, but this recipe changed my mind. The leeks were roasted until they were caramelized and slightly crispy, and the vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Annes Ahmed (‫دنيا القرآن‬‎)
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The leeks are roasted to perfection and the vinaigrette is tangy and flavorful. I served this dish with rice and it was a hit with my family.
Lewis Cawley
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The leeks are always tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect complement. I often serve this dish as a side with roasted chicken or fish.
Hunter Long
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer side dish. The leeks are roasted until they are tender and slightly charred, and the vinaigrette is light and refreshing. I served this dish with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.
Sahar Asif
[email protected]These leeks were delicious! I roasted them for a little longer than the recipe called for, and they were perfectly caramelized. The vinaigrette was also very good. I served this dish with grilled salmon and it was a hit with my guests.
Brayden Rowland
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of leeks, but this recipe changed my mind. The leeks were roasted until they were caramelized and slightly crispy, and the vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
ANIND GAMING FF
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The leeks are roasted to perfection and the vinaigrette is tangy and flavorful. I served this dish with rice and it was a hit with my family.
Leonard Macdougal
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The leeks are always tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect complement. I often serve this dish as a side with roasted chicken or fish.
shabeeb sebi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer side dish. The leeks are roasted until they are tender and slightly charred, and the vinaigrette is light and refreshing. I served this dish with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.
Santi Bk
[email protected]These leeks were delicious! I roasted them for a little longer than the recipe called for, and they were perfectly caramelized. The vinaigrette was also very good. I served this dish with grilled salmon and it was a hit with my guests.
Nighat Taj
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of leeks, but this recipe changed my mind. The leeks were roasted until they were caramelized and slightly crispy, and the vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Ron Demeritte
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The leeks are roasted to perfection and the vinaigrette is tangy and flavorful. I served this dish with rice and it was a hit with my family.
Mumar Jatt
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The leeks are always tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect complement. I often serve this dish as a side with grilled chicken or fish.
Kelvin Clemence
[email protected]These leeks were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly tender and flavorful. The vinaigrette was also delicious and really brought out the natural sweetness of the leeks. I will definitely be making this dish again.