Steamed Leeks & Spinach

Submitted by Bergy

"Spinach & leeks are a great flavor combination. You may want to adjust the lemon with the oil to suit your taste. Season with salt & pepper just before serving or leave it up to the individual to do it at the table. If you don't want to steam or microwve this recipe make it in a Wok or skillet -Pour 1/2 cup of chicken stock or wine into the wok medium heat, add leeks & tarragon cover with a lid. It will steam and brown nicely (apprx 7 minutes). Three minutes before serving add the spinach. You may need to add a bit more moisture, squeeze on the lemon juice cover for 3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted and hot through - Mix well with the leeks. Enjoy. My two photos shown are using a wok to prepare this recipe. I do not use any oil with this recipe just the lemon juice."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 leeks, cleaned, green tops discarded, white parts cut in 1 inch sections
• 1 lb spinach, washed stems removed
• 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• salt & pepper

directions

1. Place the leeks in a steamer with the tarragon and steam for 7 minutes.
2. Add spinach and continue to steam for 3 more minutes or until the spinach is wilted and hot Whip the oil& lemon juice together.
3. Place leeks and spinach on a platter and drizzle with the oil/lemon.
4. Serve.

Reviews

[Rita1652]

I microwaved the whole recipe. So easy. I`d use the left overs for an omlete filling or a quiche or mix into your favorite cooked pasta for a complete meal.This is something you don`t feel guilty eating! I did add roasted garlic to it. Thanks for a healthy side.

 

[COOKGIRl]

Another excellent recipe from you Bergy! The beauty of this recipe is very few ingredients.The vegetables aren't overshadowed by butter sauce or unnecessary fillers. I used organic leeks and tender baby spinach leaves. There is a fine line between wilted spinach and slimy, so I would strongly suggest watching the steaming process carefully. Didn't use the tarragon only because the flavor would have clashed with my Indian-themed meal of rice and lentils (dahl). Hubby rolled all the ingredients up- lentils, rice and your vegie recipe into a whole wheat burrito. It was quite tasty! Love the simple lemon/oil dressing. Very little salt was needed as the spinach has it naturally. I hope my fresh tarragon is growing by the time I make this again. Thanks for sharing. cg