GRILLED LEEKS WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons tarragon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus for brushing
8 medium to small leeks, dark green parts removed
2 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl or jar, combine the vinegar, mustard and some salt and pepper. Whisk to combine, and then slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking. Set aside.
  • Trim the roots off the leeks, leaving some of the root end intact so the leeks hold together. Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and rinse very well--they are usually pretty sandy and dirty.
  • Add about 1 inch of water to a large pot over medium-high heat. Insert a steamer basket and set the leeks into the steamer. Cover and cook until softened and tender when the white end is pierced with a paring knife, about 5 minutes. Remove the leeks from the steamer, pat dry and transfer to a shallow dish. Brush with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a grill pan or grill to medium-high heat. Add the leeks, cut-side down, and cook until grill marks form, about 3 minutes. Flip and repeat. Remove to a serving platter, drizzle over some of the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the hazelnuts.

Malia Tonga
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The grilled leeks are a delicious and healthy side dish.


Me anisur Islam
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe. The leeks are so flavorful and the vinaigrette is a perfect complement. I often serve this dish with grilled tofu or tempeh.


chumun ganeshwar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover leeks. I had a bunch of them in my fridge and didn't know what to do with them. This recipe was the perfect solution!


Fatmata Jalloh
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I added some crumbled goat cheese to the vinaigrette and it was amazing! I highly recommend trying this variation.


Shahzer Khanzada
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I followed the recipe exactly and the leeks turned out perfectly. They were tender and smoky, with a slight crunch.


David Goodwillie
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I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but this recipe changed my mind. The vinaigrette is so flavorful and really brings out the best in the leeks.


Saba Malik
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This is now my go-to recipe for grilled leeks. They're so simple to make and always turn out great.


Clifford Tembo
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The grilled leeks were a bit too charred for my taste, but the vinaigrette was amazing. I'll try this recipe again with a lower heat setting.


Bristol Reis
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Easy and delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was a hit.


Guylord Etende
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My family gave this recipe two thumbs up! The leeks were grilled perfectly and the vinaigrette added a delicious pop of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.