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Balsamic Glazed Leeks with Muhammara
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Balsamic Glazed Leeks with Muhammara

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @alfiecooks21 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • leeks (sliced into chunky rounds, washed)Produce2 pieces
  • balsamic vinegar (divided between deglazing and dressing)Pantry75 ml
  • jarred roasted red peppers (drained)Pantry280 g
  • garlic (clove, peeled)Produce1 piece
  • smoked paprika (1 tsp)Spices2 g
  • ground cumin (1 tsp)Spices2 g
  • pomegranate harissa (1 tsp)Pantry5 g
  • tomato purée (1 tsp)Pantry5 g
  • toasted walnuts (toasted)Nuts & seeds75 g
  • toasted breadcrumbs (2 tbsp, toasted)Bakery15 g
  • pomegranate molasses (2 tbsp)Pantry30 ml
  • lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • red chilli (half chopped for the dressing, half to taste)Produce1 piece
  • fresh parsley (2 tbsp, chopped)Produce8 g
  • agave syrup (1 tsp, optional)Pantry5 ml
  • extra virgin olive oil (for searing, emulsifying and the dressing)Pantry75 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices4 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

268kcal

Carbs
20 g
Proteins
4 g
Fat
20 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Food processor
  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Make the muhammara

    • Combine the roasted peppers, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, harissa, tomato purée, walnuts, breadcrumbs, pomegranate molasses and lemon juice in a food processor.
    • Blitz until combined, keeping a chunky but smooth texture.
    Step 1

  2. Season and emulsify the dip

    • Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
    • Stream in the olive oil while blitzing to help emulsify.
    Step 2

  3. Slice and season the leeks

    • Slice the leeks into chunky rounds and season with salt and pepper.
    Step 3

  4. Sear the leeks

    • Warm a good glug of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the leeks and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown, flipping and repeating.
    • Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar.
    Step 4

  5. Finish in the oven

    • Transfer the leeks to a baking tray and bake at 180 °C until caramelized and soft.
    Step 5

  6. Whisk the chilli balsamic dressing

    • Whisk the olive oil with the balsamic vinegar, chopped red chilli, chopped parsley and agave syrup if using.
    • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Spoon the muhammara in the centre of a plate.
    • Place the leeks on top and dress generously with the vinaigrette.
    • Serve with salad and flatbreads.
    Step 7
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