Nutrition and extra info
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal318
- fat31g
- saturates3g
- carbs6g
- sugars4g
- fibre0g
- protein5g
- salt0.01g
Ingredients
- 20-24 baby leeks, about 5-6 per person depending on size, trimmed
Leek
lee-kLike garlic and onion, leeks are a member of the allium family, but have their own distinct…
- 85g hazelnut, toasted
Hazelnut
hay-zl-nutGrown in Europe and the US, hazelnuts are encased in a smooth, hard brown shell but are most…
- 4 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for griddling
Olive oil
ol-iv oylProbably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- juice ½ orange
Orange
or-angeOne of the best-known citrus fruits, oranges aren't necessarily orange - some varieties are…
- juice ½ lemon
Lemon
le-monOval in shape with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile…
- 2 tsp sherry vinegar
- small bunch parsley, leaves picked and chopped
Parsley
par-sleeOne of the most ubiquitous herbs in British cookery, parsley is also popular in European and…
Method
Arrange the leeks in a wide, lidded pan, so they’re no more than 2 leeks deep at any point, then pour over enough boiling water to cover. Cover the pan and cook for 4-6 mins until just tender. Drain, refresh in cold water, then drain again. Now set aside until you are ready to serve.
Whizz the nuts in a food processor until finely chopped but not powdery, or chop by hand. Mix with the oil, citrus juices and vinegar. Season well.
To serve, heat a griddle or frying pan and toss the leeks in some oil. Griddle batches for 1 min on each side until slightly charred and warmed through, then put onto 4 plates. Stir the parsley into the nutty dressing, spoon over and serve.
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