Leeks And Carrots Food

CARROT, LEEK AND GINGER MASH

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons butter with the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until foaming. Add the leeks, ginger, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Stir in the carrots. Add the milk, nutmeg, 2 more tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water. Increase the heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are very tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer the carrot mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
• Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter to the blender a little at a time and puree until the butter melts and the puree is creamy; season with salt and the cayenne. Transfer to a bowl and top with more nutmeg.

BUTTER-BRAISED CARROTS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Trim the tops of the carrots. Scrub the carrots well but do not peel; halve lengthwise. Wash the chopped leeks thoroughly.
• Melt the butter in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add the carrots, lemon zest, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 cup water. Cover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.
• Add half of the herbs, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste; toss. Transfer the vegetables to a platter and top with the remaining herbs.

ROASTED CARROTS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Trim and discard dark-green parts from leeks. Halve leeks lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Rinse well in cold water to remove grit.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss leeks with carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks, and olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
• Spread in a single layer; roast until vegetables are golden and tender, tossing halfway through, about 40 minutes.

CHICKEN STEW WITH CARROTS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat with the EVOO. Brown the chicken in batches, and remove to a plate.
• Add the ham to brown, then remove to a plate. Reduce the heat a bit, add the butter and when it foams, add the carrots, bay leaf and some salt and pepper. Cook partially covered for 5 minutes. Add the wine to deglaze the pan, then add in the garlic and leeks, cook for 2 minutes. Add the stock, then return the chicken and ham to the pot. Simmer partially covered to cook through and combine flavors, 30 minutes.
• Cool completely and store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
• To serve, reheat over medium heat, stir in the herbs and lemon juice. Pass bread at table.

SAUTEED CARROTS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Combine leeks, carrots, chicken broth, butter, sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper in a skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid evaporates, about 15 minutes. Cook and stir mixture until leeks and carrots are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

LEEKS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Cut off the tough green leaves of leeks, wash thoroughly and cut crosswise into 4 cm slices. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet add onions and carrots. Saute until onions begin to color.
• Add leeks to the mixture and continue to saute until leeks are tender (4-5 minutes).
• Add water, sugar, salt, lemon juice. Stir, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add rice and stir.
• Let it simmer for 15 minutes more.

ROASTED CARROTS AND LEEKS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (200 C)
• Prep vegetables: Wash carrots and leeks and remove stems. Slice the white parts of leeks, stopping just before reaching the harder green parts. Cut carrots diagonally into pieces that are similar in size to the leeks(for easier eating).
• Roast vegetables: Arrange the vegetables on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to completely cover with oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs. Place sheet pan in the oven and roast for 35 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes to roast on all sides.
• Serve vegetables: Remove pan from oven, arrange vegetables on a plate and serve as a side dish or as a salad topping.

SAUTEED CARROTS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in boiling salted water until tender (about 3 minutes).
• Using a large skilled, cook Leeks in hot butter 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add carrots to leeks, season and serve hot.

LEEKS AND CARROTS IN CHARDONNAY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Using bacon drippings, sauté leeks, carrots and rosemary until leeks are opaque. About 15 minute.
• Deglaze pan with half of the wine and simmer until reduced and cooked into the leeks(about 10 minutes).
• Add the cream and simmer, covered, until leeks and carrots are tender.
• Add the remaining wine and bacon that had been set aside and simmer until reduced to desired consistency and tenderness.
• This takes me about 20 minutes as we like our leeks really tender, but the carrots turn out al-dente.
• **NOTE: If you prefer carrots that are softer, then parboil them prior to sautéing.
• The timing is an estimate as I really wasn't planning on posting this, but after we ate it I figured it deserved a place on here :-). ENJOY!

SAUTEED LEEKS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil and wine in a wide skillet.
• Add the leeks and carrots, cover, and cook over medium-low heat, for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
• Uncover and sauté, stirring frequently, until the leeks and carrots begin to turn golden.
• Stir in the nutmeg, if desired, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

LEEK, POTATO AND CARROT SOUP.

Steps:

• Peel your potatoes and cut them into small chunks. Put them in a big pan. Cut the dark green off the leek as well as a slice of the bottom. Wash thoroughly to get all the dirt off. Cut them into thin slices.
• Peel the carrots and thinly cube them. Add all vegetables to the pan along with the butter and oil. Turn the heat to medium then when the butter has melted turn to low.
• Leave the vegetables to cook for ten 10 minutes. Boil the water and add the stock cube stir until dissolved. Add to pan. Along with the salt and pepper. Leave for 2 minutes then add the milk.
• Bring the heat to medium and let it boil. Turn heat down and let it cook for another 15 minutes.
• From here you can either leave it chunky or you could blend it with a hand held blender till smooth.

ZEYTINYAğLı PıRASA (TURKISH BRAISED LEEKS AND CARROTS) RECIPE

Steps:

• Begin by washing the leeks and cutting them into 2-inch diagonal slices. Place them in your pressure cooker or in a large saucepan.
• Wash and peel the carrots and cut them into diagonal slices about 1/4-inch thick. Place them in the saucepan with the leeks.
• Add the uncooked rice, sugar, salt, pepper, and parsley. Drizzle the water and lemon juice over the top. Bring the water to a boil then reduce the heat and cover the pan. Let the leeks and carrots simmer slowly until the water is almost gone and they are very tender.
• Once your vegetables are cooked, leave them to cool down in the pan with the cover on. When they've cooled down to room temperature, remove the lid. Pour the olive oil evenly over the vegetables and move them around in the pan to work the oil through them. Don't stir them as this will damage the vegetables. Sprinkle some more chopped fresh parsley over the top.
• When you are ready to serve them, slide the vegetables out of the pan on to your serving plate. If you need to use a spatula or spoon, scoop them out of the pan very gently as not to damage them.
• You can serve the leeks and carrots at room temperature, or refrigerate them for a few hours before serving. You can squeeze a little more lemon juice over the top just before serving for extra tang.

CARROTS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Halve leeks lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces and wash
• Sauté leeks in butter with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Stir in carrots, water, and vinegar. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat until carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Boil, uncovered, until liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.

ROASTED LEEKS AND CARROTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F, gas mark 4). Peel the carrots and leeks. Cut into big chunks and place in a large baking tray.
• Cut the butter into small pieces and scatter over the vegetables. Add the dry white wine, honey and 4 sprigs fresh thyme. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir well to combine.
• Roast for 40 mins, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and charred around the edges.

GLAZED CARROTS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• In large nonstick skillet, melt butter with sugar, thyme, salt and pepper over medium heat. Add carrots, leeks and 1/4 cup water; cover and cook, stirring once, 10 minutes. Uncover; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and glazed, 6-7 minutes.