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p duce pick: LEEKS
Although cast as supporting players, leeks for use in stock. The lighter leaves and the
have the fl avor to be the star of any meal. white stalk are used in traditional cooking.
These long vegetables bring a snap and a Cut leeks into quarters to wash away dirt
light oniony fl avor to many types of dishes. that can get trapped in the leaves. Leeks are
Leeks are enlisted to enhance stocks, sauces, good sources of antioxidants, fl avonoids,
soups, and dips, but they also make great and vitamin K.
side dishes. For example, adding cheese, The most common species of leeks are
sage, thyme, and cream to boiled leeks harvested from late fall through winter and
creates a fun side dish. are easy to spot at your local grocery store.
Leeks live longer when stored with roots Serious hobby horticulturalists can handle
and outer leaves intact, so don’t clean them the complex gardening needed to grow
until you’re ready to prepare them. Under leeks. For a nice change, use leeks in recipes
the right conditions, leeks should last fi ve where scallions are required or to give a
to 14 days in your refrigerator. As they age, little zest to a meal.
their fl avor mellows. Source:

These root vegetables have a lot to o er. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/leek-
After removing the roots, the rest of the benefi ts
leek is a good source of nourishment and https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-
nutrition. The darkest roots can be boiled are-leeks-how-to-cook-leeks-at-home