Best Steamed Leeks And Spinach Recipes

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STEAMED LEEKS & SPINACH



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Spinach & leeks are a great flavor combination. You may want to adjust the lemon with the oil to suit your taste. Season with salt & pepper just before serving or leave it up to the individual to do it at the table. If you don't want to steam or microwve this recipe make it in a Wok or skillet -Pour 1/2 cup of chicken stock or wine into the wok medium heat, add leeks & tarragon cover with a lid. It will steam and brown nicely (apprx 7 minutes). Three minutes before serving add the spinach. You may need to add a bit more moisture, squeeze on the lemon juice cover for 3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted and hot through - Mix well with the leeks. Enjoy. My two photos shown are using a wok to prepare this recipe. I do not use any oil with this recipe just the lemon juice.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 leeks, cleaned, green tops discarded, white parts cut in 1 inch sections
1 lb spinach, washed stems removed
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Place the leeks in a steamer with the tarragon and steam for 7 minutes.
  • Add spinach and continue to steam for 3 more minutes or until the spinach is wilted and hot Whip the oil& lemon juice together.
  • Place leeks and spinach on a platter and drizzle with the oil/lemon.
  • Serve.

QUICK STEAMED SPINACH



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A simple side dish, just add lemon or butter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound spinach, about 2 bunches
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon unsalted butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash spinach in several changes of cold water until free of sand. Remove stems.
  • Place a metal steamer in a medium saucepan filled with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil. Add spinach, cover, and steam for about 3 minutes, or until just wilted. Remove from steamer; season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss with butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 g, Cholesterol 3 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

LEEKS & SPINACH



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Make and share this Leeks & Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large leeks
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons flour
2/3 cup chicken stock or 2/3 cup beef stock
nutmeg
salt
1 bunch spinach

Steps:

  • Trim the leeks, leaving only the white and pale green parts.
  • Slice them in half lenthwise, then in short slices crosswise.
  • Wash them again and drain them well.
  • In a large skillet, saute the leeks in the butter until they soften and begin to fall apart, then stir in the flour.
  • Add the stock and season lightly with salt and nutmeg stirring well.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wash the spinach and pick it over.
  • Drain it well and chop it finely.
  • Add the spinach to the leeks and simmer for a further 5 minutes, stirring to ensure the spinach is evenly cooked.

STEAMED LEEKS & PEAS WITH HERBY VINAIGRETTE



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Honey, mustard and herbs add flavour to simple steamed vegetables - a healthy side dish that's low fat and easy to make in just 15 minutes

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 even-sized medium leeks (about 1kg)
350g frozen peas
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp clear honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped mint

Steps:

  • Trim the outer leaves from the leeks and cut off the top down to where the leaves split. Cut the leeks into 3-4 chunks, then wash really well to remove any grit. Heat a steamer, add the leeks and cook for 8 mins. Tip in the peas and cook for 2-3 mins more until both are tender.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and seasoning together in a serving bowl to make the vinaigrette. Add the hot vegetables and herbs, and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

STEAMED LEEKS AND SPINACH



STEAMED LEEKS AND SPINACH image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 leeks, cleaned,green tops discarded,white parts cut in 1 inch sections
1 lb spinach, washed stems removed
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • 1 Place the leeks in a steamer with the tarragon and steam for 7 minutes. 2 Add spinach and continue to steam for 3 more minutes or until the spinach is wilted and hot Whip the oil& lemon juice together. 3 Place leeks and spinach on a platter and drizzle with the oil/lemon.

CHEESY LEEK & SPINACH PASTA



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Comfort food at its best - penne with a blue cheese and tomato cream sauce with added vegetables

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

good knob of butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large leeks , total weight about 450g/1lb, thinly sliced
500g packets penne rigate or your favourite pasta shape
200ml tub crème fraîche
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
125g packet Danish blue cheese , roughly diced
8 sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced
225g bag baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Melt the butter with the oil in a large pan, tip in the leeks and splash in a little hot water. Cover and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until no longer squeaky.
  • While the leeks are cooking, boil the penne in salted water according to the packet instructions. Meanwhile, tip the crème fraîche, sundried tomatoes and mustard into the leeks, add three-quarters of the cheese and season well. Stir until the cheese melts. Take off the heat.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving the cooking water. Tip the pasta into the sauce and stir, adding enough cooking water to make the sauce coat the pasta. Stir in the spinach, a big handful at a time, until it wilts, splashing in a little more water if needed. Toss in the remaining cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 103 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 2.03 milligram of sodium

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