Leeks are a vegetable that is little-used by many people yet they taste so good! These big green onions resemble a large leek or spring onion, but with their own unique flavor that is the perfect accompaniment to so many hot dishes. This might be the season to give leeks a taste if you have never tried them before! You may find you actually like them.
They are not the most popular vegetable in town, but leeks definitely deserves a lot more love. They are an onion, but they taste less sharp and more sweet than normal onions. Leeks are perfect for warming soups or stews as they cook up melt-in-your-mouth soft and tender. They add such a distinct flavor that it only makes your favorite meals taste even better.
In the deep cold of winter, leeks are an exciting item to cook with if you want a little pick-me-up for your meals. There are so many yummy dishes you can use them in, such as casseroles and pot pies or even a risotto. Leeks Edit Credit; Gourmet Artisan / Shutterstock Impress your family and friends by adding delicious new flavors to your dishes with leeks. Hide them in a lot of recipes and your family members may not even know they are eating a new vegetable. It can be fun to surprise them with a dish that tastes every bit as delicious or more but also has leeks in it.
They are well known for their ability to take the chilly just great, which indicates you can have this tasty reward also when leeks run out period. You can purchase them in bulk when they are fresh and seasonal, then preserve some of your stock for later on. You can even freeze leeks very efficiently, just cut them small to fit in a plastic bag or container, then store them safely away. To use them, just pour them out anytime you are ready to cook and they will go. Which makes us all lucky in the kitchen with leeks!
After cleaning,chop leeks into small pieces. This way they will freeze quickly and evenly, crucial for their preparation later. You can cut them into rounds or thin slices, depending on what you want to use it in. The pieces are small so they can be added to your dishes when ever you choose on them.
Be sure to label your bag or container with the date and what exactly is in it when you put them into a freezer. This way you can look back to see how long they have been in the freezer and locate them easily at a later time. Freezing Leeks in the Freezer — Keep your freezer organized so you can grab a bag of frozen leeks anytime you need them.
You can enjoy some health benefits that come from adding leeks to your meals and many people simply love the taste of leek recipes. They are a good source of fiber, important in maintaining gut health and making you feel satisfied. Plus, leeks are full of vitamins and minerals (such as Vitamin C & Potassium) that your body needs. In addition, they are not high in calories and fat which is good news for people who want to maintain a balanced diet.