Roasted Leeks Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on September 19, 2023
These flavorful roasted leeks are easy to make and delicious. Leeks are roasted until caramelized and then topped with nutty Parmesan cheese and dried potato flakes for an incredible side dish.
Side Dish
Italian
7
ingredients
6
steps
40
minutes
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Chef Laura is an entrepreneur, personal chef, culinary instructor and recipe developer who brings more than 15 years of professional culinary experience to the table. After graduating from culinary school in Denver, Chef Laura began teaching cooking classes at one of America's leading gourmet foods stores. Today, she owns her own business where she offers dinner parties and small event catering as well as cooking classes.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
4
leeks
1 tbsp
olive oil
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
pepper
2 tbsp
dehydrated potato flakes
2 tbsp
Parmesan cheese
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Directions 6 steps | 40 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare the leeks. Slice off and discard the root and the dark green ends of the leek.

Roasted Leeks Recipe: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2

Quarter the remaining leek lengthwise. Repeat with the remaining leeks.

Roasted Leeks Recipe: Quarter the remaining leek lengthwise.
Step 3

Carefully fan out the layers without disturbing the shape and thoroughly rinse out dirt and debris. Rest the cleaned leeks on paper towels to remove excess water.

Roasted Leeks Recipe: Carefully fan out the layers without disturbing the shape and thoroughly rinse out dirt and debris.
Step 4

Arrange leeks on a parchment-lined sheet tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Roast the leeks in the oven for 20 minutes.

Roasted Leeks Recipe: Arrange leeks on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
Step 5

Remove the leeks from the oven and top the leeks with the potato flakes and Parmesan cheese. Roast for an additional 10 minutes.

Roasted Leeks Recipe: Remove the leeks from the oven and top the leeks with the potato flakes and Parmesan cheese.
Step 6

Remove from oven and drizzle with olive oil before serving. Enjoy!

Roasted Leeks Recipe: Remove from oven and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
108
FAT
4.9 g
PROTEIN
3.2 g
CARBS
14 g
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Jolee S.

Jolee

03 Oct 2022

I never really knew what to make with leeks, and I'm so happy I came across this recipe! So easy, tasty, and unique. Will make the perfect Thanksgiving side!

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