Roasted Leeks
Roasting leeks makes them tender, caramelized, and delicious! This recipe for Roasted Leeks is perfect for a healthy side dish that's bursting with flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 43kcal
Ingredients
- 2 leeks
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees and prepping a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the leeks and chop off the dark green section. Slice the white part of the leek in half width-wise and then again length-wise, to make 4 halves (see photo).
- Lay out leeks on parchment paper atop baking sheets. Brush with oil using a pastry brush. Sprinkle on salt and pepper.
- Cook for 25 minutes or until the leeks are perfectly roasted with gold brown edges.
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Notes
- Be sure to wash the leeks thoroughly as they can have dirt or debris in between the layers
- Place the leeks inside part up on the baking sheetÂ
- Olive oil is suggested for this recipe, but you can use any vegetable oil you prefer
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 743IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg