Today we bring you a super simple recipe, but that will attract the attention of all your guests for its delicious result: it is the recipe for Roasted Leeks with Mustard Vinaigrette. It is a very light dish, perfect for all those who follow diets; but it is also loaded with flavor. It is a delight for the palate. Not to mention how easy it is to prepare, because in a matter of minutes you will have this first course or this dinner ready. Will you join us to see the recipe?
Leeks are a very versatile vegetable in the kitchen. There is no stew or stir-fry in which they are missing; but nevertheless, the recipes in which the leek is the protagonist are not very well known. In this recipe leek is the main ingredient. And you will see that it is a magnificent way to taste them and enjoy their flavor to the fullest.
But before we start, if you like leeks, you will surely like this delicious green leek cream, or leek and apple cream. When it comes to using leeks as the main ingredient, creams and purees are a basic, and they are delicious!
Roasted Leeks with Mustard Vinaigrette
Undoubtedly, the most surprising thing about this dish, besides its result, is the simplicity with which it is prepared. It does not require much work. We are simply going to cook the leeks so that they are very tender, before baking them. Once cooked, we pass to the oven. We will bake the leeks with heat up until they begin to brown, or until they are golden to your liking. As you prefer.
And, once baked, we will simply accompany them with the vinaigrette that we are going to elaborate. For this vinaigrette, we are going to mix very well a finely chopped tomato, a spring onion, vinegar, mustard and oil. It is as simple as that. Although later we will see some options if you want to vary this recipe.
Before starting, remember to buy leeks that are not too big. It is better if they are of medium size or even small. They will be more tender and will need less time both cooking and baking. And remember, when we discard the green part of the leeks, because we are not going to use it in this recipe, do not throw it away. In the kitchen everything must be used.
Roasted Leeks with Mustard Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 4 Leeks
- 1 Tomato (ripe)
- 1 Chives
- 1 Tsp Mustard
- Vinegar
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Crushed pepper
- Salt
Instructions
- This recipe is sure to surprise you, not only for its simplicity, but also for the delicious result. To prepare these original leeks, first we will begin by removing the root zone and the green part. We wash them very well under the tap.
- Put plenty of water in a pot, and when it starts to boil, cook the leeks for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, we can prepare the vinaigrette with which we are going to accompany our leeks. In a bowl, add the finely chopped tomato and spring onion. Season with a good splash of oil, vinegar to taste, and mustard. Mix very well until well blended. Set aside.
- When the leeks are cooked, drain them well from the water and place them on a baking tray on parchment paper. Paint them with a little oil and add salt and pepper to taste.With the oven previously preheated to 180ºC, bake for about 15 minutes, with heat only on top, until they begin to brown.
- Once the leeks are roasted to your liking, take them out of the oven and serve them with the mustard and tomato dressing on top – delicious!
Other Options for your Recipe
As we said, this recipe is super versatile. And you can prepare it in a multitude of different ways. The first one, and the one that will change the flavor of this recipe the most, is roasting the leeks on the barbecue, on the fire. For all those who are lucky enough to have a barbecue at home, try this recipe by roasting the leeks on the fire. It’s also a perfect first course if you’re having a meat barbecue. Or an essential ingredient for a vegetable barbecue.
Other ways to give a different touch to this recipe is with other accompaniments. For example, it will be great to accompany these leeks with mustard vinaigrette with hard-boiled egg, or with anchovies. In the same way, in the vinaigrette you can also include chopped anchovies, capers, chopped olives….
You can also give it a twist by adding a little grated cheese to the leeks before baking. It is another great way to give them more flavor.
And with this we finish this delicious recipe of Roasted Leeks with Mustard Vinaigrette. If you liked it, remember to leave us your comments, ideas, opinions… We love to read them! And don’t forget to follow us on social networks to keep up to date with all our publications. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
