Roasted Leeks with Lemon-Garlic Dressing

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Thoroughly wash and trim the leeks. Remove the dark green parts, leaving only the white and light green parts. Slice the leeks lengthwise, then cut into 2-inch segments.

Place the leeks on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the leeks are tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.

While the leeks are roasting, prepare the lemon-garlic dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley.

Once the leeks are roasted, transfer them to a serving platter and drizzle with the lemon-garlic dressing. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if using).

Serve immediately.