Grilled Leeks With Romesco Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Leeks With Romesco Sauce Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 4 large leeks, dark green tops discarded, leeks split in half, and thoroughly washed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 recipe Romesco Sauce

Cooking leeks on the grill can take a very long time, but by par-boiling them first, we were able to cut the grilling time to less than 10 minutes. Once softened and lightly charred, they make a beautiful pairing with Spanish romesco sauce, made from almonds and roasted tomatoes and peppers.

Why this recipe works:

Softening the leeks in boiling water prior to grilling cuts down cooking time.
Searing the leeks over direct fire gives them a light char with a distinct grilled flavor.
The slightly sweet and creamy Romesco sauce is a great complement to the sweet and oniony leeks.

The Trick to Perfectly Grilled Leeks: Boil Them First

Grilled Leeks With Romesco Sauce Recipe

Active 45 mins

Total 45 mins

Serves 4 servings

Kosher salt
4 large leeks, dark green tops discarded, leeks split in half, and thoroughly washed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 recipe Romesco Sauce

Prepare a large bowl of iced water and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil leeks until they start to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer leeks to ice water and let stand until cool. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and pat dry.
Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over the charcoal grate. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Brush leeks lightly with oil and grill over direct heat until they start to brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Flip over and continue to grill until second side browns, about 3 to 5 minutes longer. Transfer leeks to a platter, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately with Romesco sauce.

Special Equipment

Food processor, grill

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The Trick to Perfectly Grilled Leeks: Boil Them First

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
378	Calories
31g	Fat
27g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	378
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g	39%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 289mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 48mg	238%
Calcium 119mg	9%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 418mg	9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.