Grilled Leeks with Walnuts and Herbs | MARKON

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For a simple recipe, this dish delivers impressive flavors. Grilling leeks until tender and lightly charred brings out their sweet, complex taste.

Ingredients:

2 stalks of Markon First Crop Belgian Leeks (white and light green parts only)

3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided

1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

2 Tbsp. packed Markon First Crop Parsley leaves

2 Tbsp. packed Markon First Crop Basil leaves

1 small clove Ready-Set-Serve Peeled Garlic, minced

1 tsp. zest from Markon Essentials Lemon

1 Tbsp. juice from Markon Essentials Lemon

1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper

Instructions:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grates well. Leaving root end intact, slice leeks in half lengthwise. Brush with 1 Tbsp. oil; grill, turning once, for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender and lightly charred.

Slice off root ends; cut leeks into bite-size pieces. Toss with walnuts, parsley, basil, garlic, remaining oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Tip: Serve as a side dish, toss with pasta or add to sandwiches.

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Nutritional Information

Serving Size 158 grams

Calories 60

%Daily Value^*

Total Fat 4g5%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0g0%

Sodium 40g2%

Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.4g3%

Total Sugars 1g

Includes 0g Added Sugars0%

Protein 1g

Vitamin D 0mcg0%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 0.8mg4%

Potassium 70mg2%

^*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.