Pan-Fried Leeks with Lemon and Herbs

Simple and flavorful pan-fried leeks, perfect as a side dish or light meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

245 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.81/serving

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Light & Fresh•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

3mediumLeeks(White and light green parts only, thoroughly cleaned)

£1.50

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin olive oil recommended)

£0.25

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

2teaspoonsFresh Thyme(Chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)

£0.30

2tablespoonsFresh Parsley(Chopped)

£0.40

1smallLemon(Juice and zest)

£0.50

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.02

0.3cupVegetable Broth(Optional, for adding moisture)

£0.10

Total Cost

£3.23

£0.81 per serving

Instructions

1.
Thoroughly wash the leeks, making sure to remove any dirt trapped between the layers. Slice the white and light green parts of the leeks into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
2.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3.
Add the sliced leeks and garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are softened and slightly caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Adjust heat if needed to prevent burning.
4.
If the leeks start to stick to the pan, add a splash of vegetable broth to deglaze the pan and create some steam.
5.
Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to release the aroma of the herbs.
6.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh parsley.
7.
Serve the pan-fried leeks warm as a side dish or light meal.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (130g)

245 kcal / 1025 kJ

Carbs

20g

8% of RDA

Fat

17.5g

25% of RDA

Protein

2.5g

5% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

350 mg

15% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2.5 g

13% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Make sure to clean the leeks very well, as they tend to trap dirt. Cut them in half lengthwise and rinse them under cold water to remove any grit.

Don't overcrowd the pan, or the leeks will steam instead of caramelize. If necessary, cook them in batches.

For a richer flavor, add a pat of butter along with the olive oil.

To add some protein, top the leeks with a fried egg or sprinkle with toasted nuts.

Cooking Equipment

Stove

Large skillet

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