Best Leeks With Mustard In Microwave Recipes

LEEKS WITH MUSTARD IN MICROWAVE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Wash the leeks well to remove the sand from between the leaves. Cut the leeks in half, lengthways, and then crosswise into 1/2" (1 cm) slices. Put the leeks into a microwave safe bowl. Add the parsley, Dijon mustard and stock and mix well. Dot with butter (or margarine or garlic spread). Cover the bowl and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir and microwave another 4 minutes.

BRAISED LEEKS WITH MUSTARD CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
• Spread the chopped butter and oil over the base of a roasting pan large enough to hold the leeks in one layer.
• Add the leeks and roast for 10 minutes.
• Remove the leeks from the oven and turn them over in the pan.
• Roast for a further 10 minutes.
• Remove the leeks from the oven and add the stock.
• Roast for another 10 minutes or until the leeks have started to brown slightly and the stock has reduced.
• Remove the leeks from the oven and keep warm on the serving dish by covering them with aluminium foil.
• MAKING THE MUSTARD CREAM: Melt the remaining 50g of butter in a small sauté pan over a medium heat.
• Add the shallots and sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.
• Increase the heat a little, add the wine and slowly bring to the boil.
• Simmer until the liquid has reduced by half.
• Stir in the cream and simmer gently until the sauce begins to thicken.
• Stir in the mustard.
• Add half the chives and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the leeks with the mustard cream and garnish with the remaining chives.
• Serve.

LEEKS WITH MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• Steam leeks over a saucepan of boiling water until they are just tender.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together mustard & vinegar.
• Cut egg in half lengthwise & scoop egg yolk into the bowl & mash it thoroughly into the mustard mixture, using a fork.
• Gradually work in the oil to make a smooth sauce, then season to taste with salt & pepper.
• Life leeks out of steamer & place on several layers of paper towels, then cover them with more paper towels & pat dry.
• Transfer leeks to serving dish while still warm.
• Spoon dressing over them & let cool.
• Finely chop egg white using a large sharp knife, then mix with chopped fresh parsley & scatter over the leeks.
• Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

LEEKS WITH MUSTARDS AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the leeks in a pan of cold salted water, bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes until just tender.
• Drain and put under cold water immediately to refresh and stop the cooking process.
• Place the butter, flour and milk in a saucepan and slowly bring up to the boil whisking all the time.
• Once it is up to the boil, reduce the heat and let it just simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add the grated cheddar and parmesan, then the mustards.
• Season with salt and pepper and the nutmeg.
• Put the leeks into a shallow serving dish and pour over the sauce.
• Mix the breadcrumbs and the cheese together and sprinkle over the top of the leeks.
• Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.

LEEK AND MUSTARD MASH

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut into even-sized chunks, then cook in a large saucepan of boiling water with the lid on for 20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Remove from the heat and drain thoroughly. Leave for 5 minutes with the lid off.
• Meanwhile, in a frying pan melt the butter and add the shredded leeks. Cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and beginning to colour. Mash the potatoes then, using a wooden spoon, beat the potatoes until smooth before adding the leeks with the milk and mustard. Season to taste.

LEEKS IN MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut leeks into 1-1/2-in. slices, then julienne. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute leeks, onions and garlic in oil until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture begins to thicken, bubbles around the edges and reaches 160°, about 20 minutes. Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in mustard and pepper. , Transfer leek mixture to a serving bowl; top with mustard sauce.