Organic Leeks
Beautiful organic leeks, straight from the fields. We choose the tastiest varieties and grow them slowly for flavour.
About
Beautiful organic leeks, straight from the fields. They were the first crop Guy ever planted at Riverford in 1986, and remain one of our favourite veg to this day. We choose the tastiest varieties and grow them slowly for maximum flavour.
Punchy and potent when raw, leeks turn gorgeously sweet when cooked. Although they're not the star of many dishes, they're an important ingredient of many; these kitchen stalwarts will make your plate sing.
Country of origin
Produced in- The UK
UK Seasonality
How to prepare
Our top tip for preparing leeks is to cut them in half down the length of the leek, from just above the base, so the two halves stay attached to the root. Rinse well under a running tap. You can use both the white and the green parts. Blanch, braise, roast or stir fry. For an easy pasta sauce, sweat finely sliced leeks gently in butter and oil for 10 mins. Add a dollop of cream, mustard, some crispy bacon, then season to taste, and you're done.
Storage
Keep in the bottom of the fridge. They'll last a week or so.
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Grown by Riverford on Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson started the business at Wash Farm in South Devon in 1987, and we’ve been growing organic veg at Wash ever since.
Leeks recipes
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Leek and tarragon crumble with butterbeans and wilted greens
Serves: 2 Total time: 45 min
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Turkish poached sweet and sour leeks
Serves: 4 Total time: 25 min
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Leek and smoked cheese macaroni
Serves: 1 Total time: 45 min
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Bacon, leek and potato gratin
Serves: 4 Total time: 1h 25 min
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Squashy bottom soup bowls with leeks and crouton dippers
Serves: 2 Total time: 1h
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Leek and Parmesan tart
Serves: 6 Total time: 25 min