Plus snag our best recipes that use these versatile alliums; raw or cooked.
Blaine Moats
Leeks deserve a lot more love, if you ask us.
However, sturdy, versatile, and flavorful leeks are one of our year-roundcrisper drawerstaples.
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What are leeks, exactly?
What Are Leeks?
Leeksare a vegetable, part of which grows in the ground.
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Think of the appearance of leeks like supersized scallions.
The dark green tips require a lot more cooking time to become tender enough to be enjoyable.
We love to reserve those to use in avegetable brothbase.
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Feel free to enjoy leeks raw or cooked.
What do leeks taste like?
Similar to other alliums, leeks are fresh, mildly sweet, and aromatic.
Peak leek season is typically early June through November.
(We recommend this since its the part of the leek youre most likely to use in recipes.)
The tips of the leeks should be bright green and moist as well, rather than brown or crispy.
Braising, steaming, roasting, sauteing, poaching, or grilling all works great.
If youre craving some inspiration, we recommend these fan-favorite leek recipes:
