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How to cut and clean leeks

Sarah Allison
Leeks are easy to clean and cut with a couple of steps. Take on that recipe that calls for leeks, you won't be sorry, they are delicious!! Leeks add a sweet, oniony flavor to soups, stews, pastas, egg dishes, and more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Equipment

  • 1 shun santoku knife 7 inch
  • 1 wood cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 leek

Instructions
 

  • Cut off the dark green tops and you can save for stock or discard.
  • Cut off the roots, leaving the root pad
  • Slice whole in 1/4 inch slices
  • For half-moon slices, slice lengthwise down the middle of the leek.
  • Cut slices about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Place sliced leeks in bowl of water.
  • Agitate with hands to remove dirt.
  • Scoop the leeks out of the bowl with your hands, drain in a colander and pat dry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1484IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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