Best 7 Leek Tomato Dish Recipes

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**Unveiling a Culinary Symphony: Leek and Tomato, a Match Made in Flavor**

In the realm of culinary delights, few pairings can rival the harmonious union of leeks and tomatoes. Their distinct flavors, textures, and colors intertwine to create a symphony of taste that tantalizes the palate and nourishes the soul. This article presents a collection of delectable recipes that showcase the versatility and charm of this dynamic duo. From comforting soups and hearty casseroles to vibrant salads and tangy sauces, these recipes capture the essence of this classic combination, offering a culinary journey that is both satisfying and inspiring.

**Recipes Featured:**

1. **Leek and Tomato Soup:** Experience the epitome of comfort food with this creamy and flavorful soup. Simmered to perfection, the sweet leeks and juicy tomatoes blend seamlessly with aromatic herbs, creating a velvety broth that warms the heart and soul.

2. **Leek and Tomato Casserole:** Indulge in a savory and satisfying casserole that combines the earthy notes of leeks with the tangy sweetness of tomatoes. Layered with tender chicken or tofu, creamy sauce, and a golden crust, this dish is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures.

3. **Leek and Tomato Salad:** Discover the refreshing simplicity of a vibrant salad that celebrates the vibrant colors and flavors of leeks and tomatoes. Dressed with a tangy vinaigrette, this salad bursts with freshness and makes an excellent accompaniment to grilled meats or fish.

4. **Leek and Tomato Sauce:** Elevate your pasta dishes with a homemade sauce that captures the essence of this classic combination. Sautéed leeks and tomatoes simmer in a rich broth infused with aromatic herbs and spices, resulting in a versatile sauce that adds depth and flavor to any pasta dish.

5. **Leek and Tomato Bruschetta:** Experience the delightful simplicity of this Italian appetizer. Toasted bread slices are topped with a vibrant mixture of leeks, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil, creating a tantalizing bite that is perfect for any occasion.

These recipes are just a glimpse into the boundless possibilities of cooking with leeks and tomatoes. Their versatility and adaptability make them a staple in many cuisines worldwide, offering endless opportunities for culinary exploration and experimentation. Embrace the magic of this harmonious pairing and embark on a gastronomic journey that is sure to leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED LEEK AND TOMATO



Baked Leek and Tomato image

Nice zesty side dish with a little jalapeno added. (I just happened to have yellow and orange tomatoes on hand, it's ok to use all red or all of any colour or any combination.)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 vegetable oil cooking spray
4 tomatoes, sliced
4 yellow tomatoes or 4 orange tomatoes, sliced
1 leek, white part only, well washed and sliced on the diagonal
1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)
1 salt and pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4-1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  • Spray an oven proof gratin dish with veggie spray.
  • Cover bottom of dish with half the leek slices and layer half the tomato slices over to cover.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle half the olive oil over all.
  • Make a second layer, ending with the tomato slices, salt and pepper and olive oil.
  • Top with Jalapeno and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered,in 400F oven for 30 minutes.

BLT AND P (BACON, LEEK, TOMATO AND POTATO) SOUP



BLT and P (Bacon, Leek, Tomato and Potato) Soup image

Bacon, Leek and Tomato Soup is a soup for any season! It is surprisingly light and colorful and full of vegetables. It makes a simple, flavorful, special lunch or supper that warms you up, soul and stomach. It is especially delicious on rainy days or nights! I first made this for my mom because she and I both LOVE Oscar's bacon and we wanted a whole pot full of soup that tasted like it! We ate a pot of it while watching movies curled up in the living room of the cabin.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
6 slices lean, smoky good quality bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 small ribs celery from the heart of the stalk, finely chopped
2 small to medium carrots
3 leeks, trimmed of rough tops and roots
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
3 medium starchy potatoes, such as Idaho, peeled
2 quarts chicken stock
1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Crusty bread, for dunking and mopping

Steps:

  • Heat a medium soup pot or deep sided skillet over medium-high heat. To the hot pan add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and the bacon. Cook bacon until brown and crisp. Add the chopped celery. Take peeled carrots and lay flat on cutting board. Hold each carrot at root end and use the vegetable peeler to make long, thin strips of the carrot. Chop the thin slices into small carrot bits or carrot chips, 1/2-inch wide. Add the chips to celery and stir. Cut leeks lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch half moons. Place the leeks into a colander and run under rushing cold water, separating the layers to wash away all the trapped grit. When the leeks are separated and clean, shake off water and add to celery and carrots. Stir veggies together, add a bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. While the leeks cook to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes, slice the potatoes.
  • Cut each potato across into thirds. Stand each piece of potato upright and thinly slice it. The pieces will look like raw potato chips.
  • Add stock to vegetables and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add potatoes and tomatoes. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until potatoes are tender and starting to break up a bit. Add bacon and parsley and stir. Adjust seasonings. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

LEEK AND TOMATO GRATIN



Leek and Tomato Gratin image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds leeks, preferably slender
1 pound plum tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
Grated Parmesan, optional
Chopped parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350. Trim the leeks of the hard green parts and outer skin, and wash them well. If they're fat, quarter them the long way. Chop the tomatoes and put them in a gratin dish long enough to hold the leeks but narrow enough so that everything is snug. Add the oil and nestle the leeks in there; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake, checking and stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes become saucy and the leeks are very, very tender, about an hour. If you like, sprinkle with Parmesan and raise the heat until the cheese melts and browns a bit. Otherwise, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 825 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

LINGUINE WITH SPICY LEEK AND TOMATO SAUCE



Linguine with Spicy Leek and Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Tim Cole

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Garlic     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 (first-course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), split lengthwise, sliced crosswise
1 1/4 pounds plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
12 ounces linguine
1 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add next 3 ingredients; sauté 1 minute. Add leeks; sauté until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add diced tomatoes; stir 1 minute. Add wine and vinegar; bring to boil. Cover and cook until tomatoes break down, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups pasta cooking liquid.
  • Add pasta, 1/2 cup reserved pasta liquid, and 3/4 cup cheese to sauce in skillet. Toss over medium-high heat until sauce coats pasta, adding more liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing 1 cup cheese separately.

TOMATO LEEK SOUP



Tomato Leek Soup image

This recipe was given to me years ago from a friend in Australia. We're a family that loves soup, and this recipe is one of our favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 leeks, finely sliced
5 cups chicken broth
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring leeks and broth to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in basil, lemon-pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts :

LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN, LEEKS AND TOMATOES



Linguine with Chicken, Leeks and Tomatoes image

Provided by Mark Flemming

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Pasta     Poultry     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Spring     Summer     Bon Appétit     New York

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced or 1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained, chopped
2 tablespoons dry vermouth
1 pound linguine, freshly cooked
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sauté until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Cool slightly. Thinly slice chicken crosswise and set aside.
  • Melt butter in same skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks and garlic and sauté until leeks are very tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, vermouth and chicken. Cook until mixture is just heated through, about 2 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Combine chicken mixture, linguine and 1/2 cup Parmesan in large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with basil if desired. Serve, passing remaining Parmesan.

SOLE WITH LEEKS AND TOMATOES



Sole with Leeks and Tomatoes image

Categories     Fish     Tomato     Dinner     Leek     Spring     Thyme     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; from 2 medium)
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
1 cup canned vegetable broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
4 5- to 6-ounce sole fillets
All purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Sauté until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and wine; boil 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices. Boil until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Fold each fillet in half; secure with toothpick. Dust outside of fish with flour. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish and sauté until golden and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates; remove toothpicks. Top fish with sauce.

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes: Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Choose fresh leeks: Select leeks that are firm and have bright green leaves.
  • Wash the leeks thoroughly: Leeks can be dirty, so be sure to wash them thoroughly before using.
  • Cook the leeks until soft: Cook the leeks until they are soft and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook until softened: Add the tomatoes and cook until they are softened and juicy, about 15 minutes.
  • Season to taste: Season the dish with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve hot: Serve the leek tomato dish hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Conclusion:

This leek tomato dish is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It is a great way to use up fresh leeks and tomatoes, and it is also a healthy and affordable dish. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this leek tomato dish a try.

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