If you are unfamiliar with leeks, you are truly missing something: They are good, unique and are a perfect substitute for onions! We eat them all the time and put them in all our recipes!
It's easy, because it's equal measures:
For example, for one cup of sliced onion, use 1 cup of sliced leeks. Leeks are an easy substitute!
Leeks have a sweeter, more subtle and mild taste than onions. And leeks won't make your eyes water!
Leeks contain almost every vitamin there is! And what's more, it's good to the heart, filled with antioxidants as your ally against high cholesterol and cancer.
Whole leeks can be baked in the oven, steamed or braised.
As an appetizer, in a salad, creamy soup, dip or main meal.
On a hot dog, hamburger or pizza, leeks go over better than onions with children. That is, if they even notice...
Leeks require very little cooking time. You can use the white in everything for added taste while the leaves add excellent flavor in broth, soups and crock pot meals.
While onions can be found in many varieties (yellow, Spanish, brown, white, red, new, pearled, baby), leeks are always the same. You can't go wrong!
You'll have to admit that it's easier to say "leek rings" than "onion rings!" Yup! The competition is fierce... you've been warned.
Absolutely! Even if we generally use the white part more frequently, this v egetable can be eaten in its entirety. You will be surprised by everything you can do with each part.
It's epic. Really.
They are numerous:
Good question. We can keep leeks for 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Onions can be kept up to 2 months in a cool, dark and dry place. But even if you happen to live in a cave, it's not easy to find a dry spot!
So the point goes to leeks!