Leek Recipes

Explore our best leek recipes for dishes that everyone will love. With a creamy and delicate flavour profile, leeks add a unique flavour, making them a versatile and favoured vegetable in hundreds of recipes.

Popular Ways To Cook With Leeks

Leeks are an extremely versatile vegetable that add a mild sweet twist to a variety of dishes, making them a great choice for cooking. Some of the most popular cooking methods include:

Sautéing
- Sauté sliced leeks in olive oil or butter until they become tender to enhance their natural sweet flavour.
Grilling
- Perfect for barbeques or alongside a variety of main dishes. Gently brush leeks with olive oil and sprinkle with preferred seasonings. Grill until they develop a charred and smoky flavour.
Roasting
- Toss leeks in olive oil, season with herbs, and roast until caramelised and tender.
Stir frying
- Mix leeks with other vegetables and a protein of your choice for a simple yet tasty dish. Best for use in Asian inspired dishes such as stir fries or noodles.
Braising
- Slowly simmer leeks in wine or broth to enhance their natural sweetness.
Salads
- Toss sliced leeks into salad recipes for a crisp and refreshing addition.
Soups and Stews
- Add leeks to hearty soups and stews for an extra layer of flavour.

How to Store Leeks

Leeks are best kept in the fridge. They tend to take up a lot of space so we’d recommend cutting off the green leaves above the base of the leek before you store it, leaving only the white bulb and light green parts. These are usually too tough to eat so you won’t be needing them unless you plan on using them to enhance the flavours in soup. Leeks collect dirt between their layers so it’s important to rinse this away with running water. Once cleaned, pat dry before placing them in an airtight container or sealed bag near the bottom of your fridge. Due to their strong aroma, tightly wrap them to avoid affecting the other items in your fridge. They’ll stay fresh for 1-2 weeks this way.

Leeks can also be freezed and the method is just as simple. Wash thoroughly, remove upper leaves and the base, slice into rings and blanch in boiling water for two minutes. Dry thoroughly, and store in a freezer bag or airtight container. When frozen, leeks maintain their freshness for up to a year.

FAQs

What are leeks?

Leeks are vegetables belonging to the Allium family, which also includes onions, garlic, and shallots. They have a long cylindrical shape with white, pale green, and dark green layers of leaves. Leeks are best known for their mild and slightly sweet flavour.