Leeks With Marcona Almonds Recipe

Name: Leeks With Marcona Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the leeks:; 2 quarts water or vegetable broth; 2 T olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 1 sprig thyme; 1 clove; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper; 4 large leeks, split, white part only; For the dressing and garnish:; 1 T lemon juice; 1 T sherry vinegar; 1 t balsamic vinegar; 1 t Dijon mustard; 1 large egg yolk; 1 T black truffle oil, optional; 1/2 c olive oil; salt and pepper; 1/2 c arugula; 1/4 c Marcona almonds, sauteed until golden

Servings: persons

For the leeks:
2 quarts water or vegetable broth
2 T olive oil
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 sprig thyme
1 clove
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
4 large leeks, split, white part only
For the dressing and garnish:
1 T lemon juice
1 T sherry vinegar
1 t balsamic vinegar
1 t Dijon mustard
1 large egg yolk
1 T black truffle oil, optional
1/2 c olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 c arugula
1/4 c Marcona almonds, sauteed until golden

1
Prepare leeks: Combine broth or water, 3 T oil, garlic, thyme, clove, bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, carefully add leeks, partially cover and simmer until tender, 15-30 min. Cool.
2
For dressing: Add lemon juice, vinegars, mustard, egg yolk and truffle oil if using to blender jar. Drizzle 1/2 c olive oil in while blending on high.
3
To serve: Grill leeks until lightly charred, transfer to serving plate and cut each in half crosswise. Drizzle dressing over leeks and sprinkle with arugula, toasted almonds and cracked black pepper.

1162

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the leeks:, 2 quarts water or vegetable broth, 2 T olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled, and more.

Yes, Leeks With Marcona Almonds falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Leeks With Marcona Almonds

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