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May 1, 2006
Leek Tops
Help, o Bloggiefriends!
MR is distraught because I've been cooking with leeks, and of course I only use the white parts. He, like the Native Americans and the buffalo, insists on using every part of the animal, or in this case, the vegetable. But he has no idea what to do with the tough green tops. Can a bloggiefriend lend a recipe?
My domestic tranquility thanks you. The last thing I need is a giant distraught carrot.
Posted by april at May 1, 2006 1:17 PM
Comments
I told you what to do with leeks and you even tried it once remember?
Sautee some white onions and carrots in a little water, or fatfree spray or a little olive oil, then, add the leeks (all of the leeks hite and grren) cut into cylinders, add a little bit of water and let it cook in slow heat. Remove from heat and add some olive oil. add salt of course. And squeeze half a lemon per portion on it just before eating it. It will be zesty and yummy!
Posted by: zeynep at May 1, 2006 3:19 PM
What about just chopping up the green leek tops and making a Leek soup? You could add onion for more flavor as the greens don't quite carry the same flavour as the write part. Leek soup is a great meal. I eat a lot of leeks as they give lots of iron-rich mineral nourishment. Leeks are also a useful source of folate as well as fibre.
Posted by: Shauna at May 1, 2006 3:44 PM