Dishes with leeks - 76 cooking recipes

Leeks are a godsend for those who want to lose weight. An interesting fact is that over time, during storage, the level of vitamin C in onions does not decrease, but rather increases. In the UK, there is even a special society, the Society of Leek Lovers, where participants animatedly discuss the peculiarities of growing and preparing leeks. In Russia and the countries of the former CIS, leeks are grown everywhere. Leeks differ from regular onions in their distinct aroma, softer, more delicate taste, without bitterness. It can be consumed stewed, fried, or raw. Often the white part of the stem is used for cooking. The green part is used when preparing pureed soup to give it a beautiful greenish tint. Leeks are used in the preparation of soups, side dishes, meat and mushroom casseroles, in general, in almost half of what we usually prepare at home. Pairs well with almost all types of meat and fish. Leeks add juiciness and flavor to dishes. There are also quite a few recipes for leeks as an independent product. Leek pie is also very tasty. It is distinguished by its juiciness and delicate, refined taste. Also an original recipe for stuffed leeks. The green, hard leaves of the leek are trimmed. The remaining part is carefully disassembled into tubes, which are then stuffed with the prepared filling. It can be minced meat with mushrooms, herbs, and vegetables. Place the tubes in foil and bake in the oven until done. 10 minutes before the end of baking, sprinkle the leeks with grated cheese on top. When preparing dishes from leeks, it is important not to forget to rinse them very thoroughly, since a lot of dirt, earth, and sand collects between the leaves of the onion.