Leek is a vegetable with long leaves that is often used in cooking. It has a strong flavor. Here is a collection of the best plant-based and vegan leek recipes.
These vegan leek recipes are easy to make and can be very healthy. Leeks are a type of onion, and they have a milder flavor than most onions. They are also very low in calories and fat. When you cook leeks, they become sweeter and more tender.
Many people enjoy eating leeks raw, but they can also be cooked.
Some of the popular vegan leek recipes include roasted leeks, leek soup, and leek pasta.
Vegan leek recipes are not only healthy, but they are also delicious. If you are looking for a new recipe to try, consider one of these delicious leek recipes that are not only plant-based but also easy to make and quick too.
What is leek?
A leek is a vegetable that is part of the onion genus of vegetables. It resembles garlic or spring onion. leeks are milder than onions and have large flat leaves that look like layers of thick grass.
It grows in most parts of Europe, and northern Africa, and it is native to western Asia. Leeks are available year-round but are at their peak during the fall and winter months. So if you are planning to make yourself a soup in cozy winters add some fresh leeks.
Leeks are most commonly used in many dishes like soups, bakes, etc, but they are good to consume raw like in salads. They have a milder flavor than onion but a stronger aroma than garlic.
When buying fresh leeks, look for tight, firm outer leaves with no discoloration or soft spots. Store leeks in an open plastic bag in your refrigerator crisper. They may stay fresh for a week when refrigerated properly.
Nutrients and Benefits of Leek
Leeks are rich in vitamin K which helps with blood clotting. They also contain folate, iron, manganese, and vitamins A, C, and E. The fiber content of leeks makes them an ideal food for anyone on a low-calorie diet as fiber enhances feelings of satiety while helping people lose weight.
Vegan Leek Recipes
Leeks add depth to the flavor of the dish. Here are a few delicious yet easy vegan leek recipes here.
Vegan Potato Leek Soup
Amongst all the vegan leek recipes, this is the most common dish you must have come across. This adds a nice depth to the potato soup in fact. Perfect for spring or winter.
Roasted Leeks by Went Here 8 This
A super easy to make, but absolutely delicious side dish, these Roasted Leeks are melt-in-your-mouth tender and perfect with just a touch of garlic, olive oil and salt.
Leek Salad by Go Health With Bea
This leeks salad is a very simple and super easy recipe that will help you eat more leeks! A delicious French salad (called poireaux vinaigrette) that is part of the traditional Parisian bistro restaurant cuisine.
Beet and Leek Cassava Crust Pizza by Strength And Sunshine
It's pizza time! A healthy beet & leek cassava crust pizza that's gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and paleo. A fantastic whole food pizza recipe for a weeknight dinner, but fancy enough for a date night!
Cauliflower Potato Leek Soup by Go Cook Yummy
Rich and creamy vegetarian leek and cauliflower soup that you can make in under 45 minutes. A mid-week dinner soup that will impress you!
Savory Leek Kale Tart by Sunglow Kitchen
This healthy savory pie is stuffed with veggies and topped with a creamy tofu filling. It is so easy to make, requiring simple and easy-to-find ingredients that you probably have at home!
Asperagus Leek and Butternut Soup by The Vegan Larder
Leek & Zucchini Soup by Over The Spoon For
This creamy soup is naturally vegan and full of flavor and nutrients to help your body detox.
Risi e Bisi by A Virtual Vegan
Risi e Bisi (Italian Rice & Peas) is a simple, humble and comforting one-pot recipe which originates from Venice. It's got a great flavor base from plenty of sweet leeks and green peas and it's creamy and rich with none of the fussiness of a risotto. In fact it's really easy to make and very family friendly.
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes by Veggie Society
Make them during the holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, but if there was a time when the world needed comfort food is right now, today and tomorrow and next week.
Vegan Potato Leek Soup by The Veg Space
A classic vegan leek and potato soup - with simple ingredients cooked in a special method to give an intense flavour of both the leeks and potatoes.
Zucchini Leek Soup by Greedy Gourmet
This Zucchini and Leek soup is vegan, healthy and totally delicious. A humble dish that is quick and easy to make but is still bursting with flavour
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