Best Swiss Rice And Leeks Recipes

Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in a Walnut Cream Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup minced leek, white and pale green part
1 pound swiss chard (red if possible), stems cut from leaves and chopped into thin slices
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes-optional
1/3 cup canned chicken broth
2/3 to 1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon walnut or similar nut oil (such as hazelnut)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound penne, cooked and drained according to package directions
3 tablespoons toasted walnut halves, broken into large pieces
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or parsley or a combination of both
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese-optional garnish

Steps:

In a skillet set over moderately low heat melt butter, add leek, chard stems, and salt and pepper to taste. Cut a round piece of waxed paper to fit the size of your skillet and place it over the vegetables. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and waxed paper. Now add the chard leaves, garlic, red pepper flakes, and broth and simmer the mixture stirring occasionally, uncovered for 5 minutes more. Increase the heat to high and reduce liquid until almost evaporated. Add the cream and walnut oil and simmer sauce over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add the sauce, toasted walnuts and toss to combine. Transfer pasta to serving plates and sprinkle with tarragon or parsley. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Leek and Swiss Chard Soup Italian - Zuppa Di Porri E Bietole image

Provided by Busters friend

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts, cut into 1/2-inch slices
8 ounces swiss chard, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups stock (vegetable & chicken fine)
1/2 cup arborio rice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

In a large saucepan over low heat, cook the leeks in the butter and oil until tender and golden.
Add the Swiss chard and stock and bring to a simmer.
Cook until the chard wilts, about 10 minutes.
Add the rice, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook over low heat about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
Stir in cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 227.3, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 5.8

Baked Rice With White Beans, Leeks and Lemon image

Provided by Ali Slagle

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 leeks (about 2 pounds), trimmed, white and pale green parts sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 lemon
1/4 cup raw almonds
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
1 (15-ounce) can white beans (such as cannellini or great Northern), rinsed
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/4 cup thinly sliced or chopped basil, chives, mint or fennel fronds, plus more for serving

Steps:

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Rinse the leeks until they're clean, then shake or pat dry. Using a vegetable peeler, peel 1-inch-thick strips of lemon zest, then cut the lemon in half. Cut one half into four wedges and reserve the other half.
In a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, combine the leeks, lemon zest strips, almonds, red-pepper flakes and olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, and arrange in an even layer. Roast until the leeks start to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
Finely chop the lemon zest strips, then stir it back into the leek mixture and arrange in an even layer. Sprinkle the rice evenly over the leeks, then top with the beans and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the boiling water, then seal the pan tightly with foil. Bake until the rice is tender, 20 to 22 minutes.
Remove from the oven, and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Squeeze the lemon half over the rice, then stir in Parmesan and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges, and more Parmesan and herbs, as desired.