A simple side dish with leeks
- light, fresh vegetarian side dish
- perfect side for early spring, winter, or late autumn
- a delicious way to use any leftover hard-boiled (Easter) eggs
- the leek is delicious and soft
- the cottage cheese and eggs add some texture and proteins
- each portion has only 160 calories
How to make Braised Leeks with Egg and Cottage Cheese at home
Making braised leek at home is very simple. This side dish will impress all leek lovers. You can find the whole recipe below; here's a quick overview for easier preparation.
- Saute the leeks with olive oil.
- Braise with vegetable broth and spices.
- Cook the egg.
- Arrange the leek over a plate, and add cottage cheese and shredded egg.
- Serve.
What to serve with braised leeks
Braised leek is a beautiful side dish for many exquisite meat dishes. We can also serve it with ham for Easter. Here are some of our favorite meat recipes to serve it with:
- Roasted Half Chicken
- Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Sage and Garlic
- Perfect Crispy Roast Chicken
- Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Pear
Storing
It's best to prepare braised leeks from scratch. If you have any leftovers, feel free to store them in an airtight container, in a fridge, for up to 2 days. Reheat the leeks before serving.
Feel free to use the leftover sauce for leek soup.
Try these delicious vegetable sides too
- Braised Carrots
- Red Cabbage with Sweet Apples
- Parsnip Puree with Pear
- Creamiest Mashed Cauliflower
- Orange Glazed Carrots
- Grilled Asparagus with Hazelnuts and White Beans
- Swiss Chard with Peas
METHOD
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clean and sauté the leek
Clean the leeks and cut off the green parts (use those for a homemade leek soup). Cut into 10-12 cm or 4-inch chunks. Place a skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Add the leek and sauté for 2 - 3 minutes, turning the leek as it cooks.
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braise the leeks
Add the butter and vegetable broth to the leeks. Season with salt and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat to the minimum, cover with a lid and cook for 20 - 25 minutes or until the leeks soften.
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cook the egg
Pour 1 liter (4 cups) water into a saucepan, place over high heat and bring to a boil. Using a spoon, dip an egg three times into the boiling water for about 2 seconds to prevent the egg from cracking. Reduce the heat and cook the egg at medium for 10 - 12 minutes. Drain the egg and cool it under cold running water.
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serve
Transfer the leek to a serving plate. Don't add all the liquid, only a couple of tablespoons. Sprinkle with cottage cheese and grate the hard-boiled egg over the leeks. Drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
