GLAZED LEEKS WITH PINE NUT SALSA VERDE

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It's ideal to serve these leeks warm (the smell just out of the oven is amazing), but they can also be made a few hours ahead and served at room temperature.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Side     Thanksgiving     Fall     Leek     Salsa     Vegetarian     Chile Pepper     Pine Nut     Parsley     Capers     Honey     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large leeks (about 2½ lb. total), dark green parts removed
Kosher salt
1 red chile (such as Holland or Fresno), halved lengthwise
¼ cup honey
¾ cup plus 2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
¼ cup pine nuts
½ cup finely chopped parsley
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. chopped drained capers
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim root ends of leeks (leave as intact as possible so they don't break apart while cooking) and cook in a large pot of boiling salted water until meltingly tender (a paring knife should slide through the thickest part with no resistance), 15-20 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, bring chile, honey, ¾ cup vinegar, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Halve leeks lengthwise and transfer to a serving dish with high sides (you want the glaze to cover leeks enough to coat). Pour warm vinegar mixture over leeks and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
  • Toss pine nuts, parsley, oil, capers, and remaining 2 Tbsp. vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, give leeks another toss in the glaze; spoon pine nut salsa verde over.

Junior Dladla
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I'm not a fan of leeks, so I'm not sure I'll be trying this recipe.


Ali Akbar FF
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This recipe is a bit too time-consuming for me. I don't have the time to babysit a dish for an hour.


Julio Roberto Guaran
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The salsa verde was a bit too salty for my taste.


Naeem Khalid
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my leeks didn't come out as tender as I would have liked.


Walter Lopez N ANTHONY lopez
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Deniz Family
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook leeks and this recipe is a keeper. It's so simple, but the results are amazing.


Shamser Ali
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This recipe is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Mahendra Bhusal
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I love the pop of color that the pine nuts add to this dish. It's a really beautiful presentation.


zamin aslanov
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This dish is so elegant and impressive, but it's also surprisingly easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Ahmad Iqbal114
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I'm not usually a fan of leeks, but this recipe changed my mind. The glazing process really brings out their flavor.


Ahad Babu
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover leeks. I always have a few in my fridge and this is a delicious way to use them up.


Gabe
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The leeks are sweet and savory, and the salsa verde adds a nice tang.


Nasir Mustefa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The leeks were perfectly glazed and the salsa verde was the perfect complement.


Cayden
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The leeks are so tender and flavorful.


Wasi abbas
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These glazed leeks were a hit at my dinner party! The pine nut salsa verde added a delicious burst of flavor.